Public ID: PID-B66A2B

Identity and quality standards for Scotch whisky in Brazil

in Brazil

Trade barrier summary

Following UK government intervention, Scotch whisky is now a recognised geographical indication (GI) in Brazil. GI protection guarantees a product’s characteristics or reputation, authenticity and origin. It protects the product name from misuse or imitation.

As a result, a certificate of typicity is no longer required for Scotch whisky. The product can now enter the Brazilian market even if it does not meet some local specific parameters in identity and quality standards.

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Sectors affected

• Food and drink

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Resolved

Yes - March 2025

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Date reported

1 September 2021

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Last updated

5 January 2026

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Public ID

PID-B66A2B

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