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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-GD88QG

EL Salvador transferred the Geographical Indication for Scotch whisky from the EU to UK

in El Salvador

Trade barrier summary

El Salvador officially transferred the Geographical Indication from the European Union to the UK, reinforcing intellectual property and brand protection in the country for Scotch whisky exporters. This removed any potential market access trade barrier in the area for UK exporters.

Sectors affected

  • Food and drink

Resolved

Yes - April 2024

Date reported

22 September 2023

Last updated

14 November 2024

Public ID

PID-GD88QG

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