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Draft designation of Japanese Whisky (spirits) as a geographical indication

「酒類の地理的表示としてジャパニーズウイスキー(蒸留酒)を指定する件(案)」に対する意見募集について

Published: 2026-10-30 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Open · Area: Consumer / Advertising · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-11-30 23:59 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-30

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AI summary

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Summary

A draft to designate Japanese Whisky (spirits) as a geographical indication for alcoholic beverages was published for public comment on 2026-10-30; the stated comment deadline is 2026-11-30 23:59 JST. The listed contact is the Geographical Indications Section, Office for Promotion of the Alcoholic Beverage Industry and Export, Liquor Tax Division, Taxation Department, National Tax Agency.

Business Impact

Producers of Japanese Whisky (spirits) may be affected by the proposed geographical indication designation; the designation requirements and scope are not provided in the listing.

Recommended Action

Review of the official Japanese draft could clarify the proposed designation's scope and requirements for use of the Japanese Whisky geographical indication.