Algerian farm products: quality label specifications finalised for five products
According to Radio Algerienne, specifications for the national top-quality agricultural label are finalised for five products.
In short
According to Radio Algerienne, citing an official of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, the specifications for the national top-quality agricultural label are finalised for five products. International protection of Deglet Nour from Tolga and promotion of dried figs from Beni Maouche are also under way.
Key points
- Specifications are finalised for five products under the national top-quality agricultural label.
- The products are ovine red meat, dates, saffron, olive oil and couscous.
- Deglet Nour from Tolga is followed with INAPI and WIPO, with sales through SILAT.
- Dried figs from Beni Maouche are chosen under the FAO OCOP programme.
The national top-quality agricultural label
According to Radio Algerienne, an official of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries says the label specifications are finalised for five products.
Technical workshops took place last September in Algiers, under an institutional twinning. They reviewed the technical and quality criteria of the label. The label is meant to promote national farm products and strengthen their competitiveness, notably in exports.
According to the dispatch, the operation is part of the Algeria-EU facility programme for partnership priorities (FAPP).
- ovine red meat
- dates
- saffron
- olive oil
- couscous
Deglet Nour from Tolga: international protection
Radio Algerienne reports that the work is carried out through cooperation between INAPI and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). It provides for sales through SILAT, the WIPO trade platform.
The official adds that the Ministry of Agriculture will have to start an administrative procedure with the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Industry, to comply with the Geneva Act.
The Codex Alimentarius was also updated: Deglet Nour moves from dry date to soft or semi-soft date.
Dried figs from Beni Maouche
According to the dispatch, Algeria chose dried figs from Beni Maouche as its priority product in the FAO global OCOP programme. Actions are planned to improve their international sales.
Cooperation with Turkey continues, with training for players in the sector.
For foreign investors
According to Radio Algerienne, the label targets competitiveness notably in exports. Deglet Nour will be sold through SILAT, the WIPO platform, as an Algerian date with a national geographical indication, protected against misuse pending official international certification.
Frequently asked questions
Which products have finalised label specifications?
According to Radio Algerienne, five products: ovine red meat, dates, saffron, olive oil and couscous.
How is Deglet Nour from Tolga followed internationally?
According to the dispatch, the work is done with INAPI and WIPO, with sales through SILAT. The Ministry of Agriculture will have to start an administrative procedure to comply with the Geneva Act.
Were dried figs from Beni Maouche chosen under the FAO OCOP programme?
According to Radio Algerienne, Algeria chose this product as its priority in the programme. Actions are planned to improve its international sales.
Who can handle this procedure in Algeria?
UpGrowth, based in Algiers (Birkhadem), supports Algerian and foreign companies with administrative procedures (NIF, trade register, CASNOS, etc.). Contact: https://www.upgrowth.dz/contact?service=demarches.