Department of Intellectual Property invades Chiang Rai to inspect and certify the quality of GI products.

Nonthaburi, The Intellectual Property Department visits the production area. Inspect and certify the quality of Chiang Rai GI products and support marketing opportunities for processed GI products by accelerating building confidence among both domestic and foreign consumers. It has the Thai GI logo, which is a confirmation of the quality and standards of the product directly from the plantation area. By pushing for products that are already GI registered. Ms. Kanittha Kangwanich, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property, said that she had led a team to the area in Chiang Rai Province. Meet and discuss with farmers 'Doi Chang Coffee' ready to create market opportunities 'Pulae Chiang Rai Pineapple' GI of Chiang Rai increases value through processing. Currently, Chiang Rai Province There are a total of 8 GI products registered, including Doi Chang coffee, Doi Tung coffee, Chiang Rai tea, Chiang Rai Phu Lae pineapple, Nang Lae pineapple, Wiang Ka Long ceramics. Khao Kam Lanna and Chia ng Rai Khieo Ngu sticky rice These are all products that have the potential to compete both domestically and abroad, especially "Doi Chang Coffee" which has been registered as a GI in the European Union since 2015 and most recently registered as a GI in Japan in 2023 and has been able to create value in the past. both domestically and abroad, more than 38.5 million baht/year However, visiting the Chiang Rai province together with the certification unit (Certification Body) that has been certified according to international standards for geographic indications or ISO 17065: 2012 to certify the control and inspection system for Doi Chaang coffee products to meet international standards. As well as discussing with relevant agencies, including Provincial Commercial Offices, manufacturers, entrepreneurs in terms of marketing promotion. Maintaining product quality control and prevention of infringement of Doi Chaang coffee products as well. In addition, they met with Mr. Amnat Tantrakul, president of the pineappl e growing community enterprise in Mueang Chiang Rai District (Suan T. Trakul) about the current pineapple sales situation. In addition to being a producer of Phulae Chiang Rai pineapples and Nang Lae pineapples, We have also taken the said GI products to create market opportunities. and is the starting point for adding value by processing it into Phulae pineapple chili sauce. To expand and develop products in various dimensions Create sustainable jobs and income for the Phulae Chiang Rai pineapple farmer group. However, the Department will hasten to build confidence among both domestic and international consumers. It has the Thai GI logo, which is a confirmation of the quality and standards of the product directly from the plantation area. By pushing GI registered products into the product quality control system. To maintain production standards continuously For manufacturers, GI entrepreneurs who are interested in creating a quality control system. You can ask for more information at the Department of Intel lectual Property hotline, call 1368. Source: Thai News Agency