When the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union is ratified and enacted, imported products which bear names that match as many as 173 protected ‘geographical indicators’ may have to stop using them, unless they were made in Europe or Canada. Products such as asiago, parmesan, fontina, munster and feta cheese, for example, would have to add the word ‘type’ or ‘style’ or ‘like’ or ‘imitation’ to the label, as in ‘feta style’ cheese. Meat, alcoholic beverages and other products could face similar requirements to be sold in Canada. The agreement is moving through the ratification process, which is expected to be complete in two years.
Monday, August 25, 2014
