Protecting beer and cider brand names

Brand name protection

Under European Regulations which came into force in 1993 brewers of traditional or regional associated drinks in Europe can maintain the identity of their product and protect it against imitators by applying for Protected Geographical Indicator (PGI) or Certificate of Special Character (CSC). These registered names cannot be used by an unregistered producer.

Campden BRI offers an inspection service for registered products to ensure compliance and also to ensure that other producers do not infringe the registered name. We also provide advice and assistance in registering brand names.

We have a wide experience of auditing breweries; to provide the best inspection we have combined with Product Authentication Inspectorate Limited (PAI), which is an accredited inspection body. PAI provides audit services for the food and drinks and other industries and is a leading authority on product authentication in Europe.

Contact Us

If you would like further information about our brand name protection services please email us at membership@bri-advantage.com or call our Nutfield switchboard on +44(0)1737 822272, and they will be happy to direct your call to the relevant person.



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