'Perspectives On Gls In Sri Lanka' conference to be held under French Embassy's patronage

The Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB), French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) and Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) are organising a conference titled 'Perspectives on GIs in Sri Lanka'.

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This by-invitation event marks the conclusion of the Ceylon Tea Geogaphical Indication (GI) project and celebrates Sri Lanka's achievements in this field.

It will highlight the journey of Ceylon Tea towards the protection within the European Union and explore future opportunities for origin-linked products across the country.

Since December 2021, the French Agency for Development has supported the Sri Lanka Tea Board in its efforts to obtain a GI protection for Ceylon Tea with the technical assistance of the CIRAD and IPS. This pioneering initiative brought together all stakeholders across the tea value chain in a collective effort to define what makes Ceylon Tea unique, establish a shared conception of tea quality for the sector and strengthen its global reputation while reaffirming the integrity of one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic products.