Protected food and drink products
The deal establishes legal protection for certain food and drink products that will safeguard them from imitations.
The EU countries recognize Mercosur products such as cachaça from Brazil and Mendoza wine from Argentina.
Meanwhile, Mercosur recognizes the geographical indications of products such as Prosciutto di Parma from Italy, Comté cheese from France and Germany’s Münchener beer.
Image: A vineyard in Mendoza, Argentina. © GettyImages/pawopa3336
