Darjeeling tea on track to get EU protection
Tea from the famous Darjeeling region in India is on course to obtain the European Union's Protected Geographical Indication seal. The European Commission has invited public opinion and comments on a proposal from India seeking patent protection for Darjeeling tea and has given six monthsÂ’ time for any objections to register it. The Geographical Indication recognition makes it illegal for any country or company to use the Darjeeling brand for their teas if it has not been produced in that region. Darjeeling is India's best known tea-brand and one of the most popular varieties around the world.