The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Act 2024 ("the Act") has entered into force as of 1 May 2024. This makes corresponding changes to the Geographical Indications Registration Act 2006 and the Trade Marks Act 2002.

European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Act 2024 - New Zealand Legislation

Geographical Indications Registration Act 2006 - New Zealand Legislation

Trade Marks Act 2002 - New Zealand Legislation

The Act implements a number of provisions in the New Zealand - European Union Free Trade Agreement. These include:

• Protection for 1,975 Geographical Indications ("GIs") from the European Union, which are used on a wide range of products, mostly foods and beverages.
• A gradual phase-out of current uses of some terms in New Zealand, such as 'Feta', 'Port' and 'Sherry', in instances where those goods do not meet the requirements of the GI.
• The introduction of new enforcement measures for GIs.

More information about European Union GIs may be found on the geographical indications section of our website.

European Union Geographical Indications and changes to legislation