Notice

Single Malt Welsh Whisky/Wisgi Cymreig Brag Sengl: opportunity to object

Read the specification for Single Malt Welsh Whisky being considered for protection under the UK geographical indications schemes and find out how to object to the proposal.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
25 July 2022

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The opportunity to object is now closed.

Documents

Single Malt Welsh Whisky/Wisgi Cymreig Brag Sengl product specification

https://www.gov.uk/protected-food-drink-names/single-malt-welsh-whisky

Details

Protected spirit drink names originate in a territory of a country or a region or locality within that territory. The spirit’s quality, reputation or distinctive characteristic is linked to its geographical location. This protection is called a geographical indication (GI).

Read more about the protected spirit drink names scheme.

Application details

Single Malt Welsh Whisky/Wisgi Cymreig Brag Sengl is eligible for consideration as a geographical indication (GI).

Read the Single Malt Welsh Whisky/Wisgi Cymreig Brag Sengl product specification and single document.

A spirit drink is:

  • intended for human consumption
  • made from ingredients of agricultural origin
  • a minimum strength of 15% alcohol

A GI spirit drink must originate in a territory of a country or a region or locality within that territory. The spirit drink’s quality, reputation or distinctive characteristic is linked to its geographical location.

GI protection can cover geographical areas that cross country borders, such as on the island of Ireland.

Notice period to object

As part of the registration process, you have the opportunity to object to the registration of Single Malt Welsh Whisky/Wisgi Cymreig Brag Sengl as a GI if you have a legitimate interest.

The notice period to object:

  • opens: 25 July 2022
  • closes: 25 October 2022

Reasons to object

Your objection to the registration of Single Malt Welsh Whisky/Wisgi Cymreig Brag Sengl must be based on at least one of the following reasons. The:

  • proposed geographical indication does not comply with the definition in point (4) of Article 3 or with the requirements referred to in Article 22 of retained Regulation 2019/787 (as amended)
  • registration of the proposed geographical indication would be contrary to Article 34 or 35 of retained Regulation 2019/787 (as amended)
  • registration of the proposed geographical indication would jeopardise the existence of an entirely or partly identical name or of a trade mark or the existence of products which have been legally on the market for at least 5 years preceding the date of the publication provided for in Article 26(2) of Regulation 2019/787 (as amended)
  • requirements referred to in Articles 31 and 32 of retained Regulation 2019/787 (as amended) are not complied with

How to object

Use the relevant forms and follow the guidance on how to object to a protected spirit drink name.

You have 3 months from the date of this publication to send your notice of objection to ukgiapplications@defra.gov.uk.

Within 2 months of sending your notice, you must send a reasoned statement of your objection to ukgiapplications@defra.gov.uk.

You must send in your notice of objection by 25 October 2022. If you miss the deadline, Defra will not consider your comments.

Enquiries

Email: ukgiapplications@defra.gov.uk if you have any further questions.

Published 25 July 2022

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