Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what products in the UK have protected geographical indication; and what steps he is taking to guarantee that status after the UK leaves the EU.

There are currently 84 UK products with geographical indication protection, including food products, wine, beers, ciders, spirit drinks and wool. A full list can be found on the protected food name scheme page on gov.uk.

As we leave the EU, the UK will continue to abide by World Trade Organisation rules on the protection of geographical indications, and we will prioritise continued protection of the best of our UK food and drink. Countries outside the EU are already able to participate in the EU's geographical indication schemes when selling onto the EU market. In addition, the EU rules that currently govern the enforcement of geographical indications will be placed on a UK legal basis through the EU Withdrawal Bill.