Ceylon tea to get Geographical Indication
Sri Lanka is preparing a claim for intellectual property protection over different types of Ceylon tea under global 'Geographical Indicators' rules. Like the wines of Bordeaux or the Tequila of Mexico, the term 'Ceylon Tea' would be attributable only to tea manufactured in Sri Lanka, and not blended anywhere else. A Geographical Indication is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin, for example a town, region, or country. The use of it may act as a certification that the product possesses certain qualities or enjoys a certain reputation due to its geographical origin.