Public ID: PID-EGEOZ9

Scotch whisky now has geographical indication (GI) protection in Argentina

in Argentina

Trade barrier summary

Scotch whisky becomes the first ever international product to receive GI status in Argentina. This legal protection helps tackle counterfeit products and provides Scottish distillers reassurance to expand their presence in a market without risk of imitation.

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Sectors affected

• Food and drink
• Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets

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Resolved

Yes - July 2025

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Date reported

6 August 2019

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Last updated

22 May 2026

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Public ID

PID-EGEOZ9

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