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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8450

26 April 2003
Contents Publication in full By article 24 / 36
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/agriculture/wto
Australia follows USA's lead in protest over certain EU geographical indications

Brussels, 25/04/2003 (Agence Europe) - After the United States at the beginning of the month, it is now Australia's turn to protest about various European geographical indications such as Parma ham, by demanding consultations at the WTO on the subject. Australia is opposed to certain European protection rules, which it sees as discriminatory, on the following products: cheeses, beer, processed meat, fruit and cork. The complaints do not touch upon the sensitive area of wines and spirits...

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