Sakpatenti has Registered Geographical Indication “Rachuli Lori”

The National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti” has registered “Rachuli Lori” as a geographical indication on the basis of the application of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia.

Rachuli Lori is a salted and smoked dry product made by a traditional method from meat of pigs of the endemic breed or local pigs fed in the forest. Its specification is determined by the specific geographical area, climatic conditions and traditional methods of production. Rachuli Lori has a uniform coloring, is characterized by a firm consistency, can be hard or of medium firmness, depending on the size of the muscle mass and drying.

The production area of Rachuli Lori includes the territories of Ambrolauri and Oni municipalities of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region (detailed specifications of Rachuli Lori is available on Sakpatenti website: https://www.sakpatenti.gov.ge/ka/state_registry/ 

Registration of geographical indications and appellations of origin in Georgia is the responsibility of Sakpatenti. Geographical indications and appellations of origin inform consumers about the origin of a specific product and the unique characteristics attributable to its place of origin, the environmental conditions existing there and the traditional knowledge of production disseminated among the local population, which ultimately defines the distinctiveness and uniqueness of each such product. Therefore, this status is granted only to special Georgian products.

As of today, 42 appellations of origin and 32 geographical indications are registered in Georgia. Granting of the status of a geographical indication and an appellation of origin ensures protection and competitiveness of products on local and international markets, which creates a solid foundation for the agricultural and, in general, economic development of the country.