EU hands over SL’s first-ever GI certificate for Ceylon Cinnamon
Wednesday, 27 April 2022 16:19
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Marking a milestone, the European Union today officially handed over Sri Lanka’s first-ever Geographical Indication (GI) certificate and status for Ceylon Cinnamon to the Export Development Board (EDB).
Sri Lanka’s quest for GI status for Ceylon Cinnamon was received from the EU Commission, following a painstaking, decade-long, arduous endeavour led by the EDB under the Ministry of Trade with the support of numerous public and private stakeholders.
The much needed technical assistance from the UNIDO, delegation of the EU to Sri Lanka and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and certain financial assistance granted by the Common Fund for Commodities, based in the Netherlands were all part of the landmark accomplishment.
