Public ID: PID-PGK3KG

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

in Brazil

Trade barrier summary

Scotch whisky now has GI status in Brazil. 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

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Resolved

Yes - June 2024

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Date reported

25 January 2019

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Last updated

22 May 2026

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Public ID

PID-PGK3KG

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