A scientific seminar on unifying contents of registration for protection of geographical indication ‘Nam O’ for fish sauce products has been held by the Da Nang Centre for Energy Saving and Technology Transfer Consulting, Department of Science and Technology.

Here is a booth of displaying Nam O fish sauce for sale at the Vietnamese Goods Fair in 2021 in Da Nang Photo: M.QUE

The event focused on gathering opinions on the scope, name, management unit of Nam O fish sauce products, in order to submit the registration to the National Office of Intellectual Property for approval.

Ms. Vu Thi Bich Hau, Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Science and Technology assessed the importance in heritage conservation and integrated economic development of Nam O specialty fish sauce products.

The fact that Nam O fish sauce products are protected by the geographical indication on the market will bring great social benefits, creating a driving force to promote commercial development, eco-tourism associated with tourism of relics in the city, improving economic value and income for fish sauce producing households in Nam O village in the typical wards of Hoa Hiep Nam and Hoa Hiep Bac in Lien Chieu District.

After discussions, the delegates agreed on the name of Nam O fish sauce and the boundary between Hoa Hiep Nam and Hoa Hiep Bac wards as the scope for registration of geographical indication protection.

On that basis, the municipal Department of Science and Technology will continue to advise the municipal People's Committee to propose the national task of ‘Registration for protection, management and development of geographical indication for Nam O fish sauce products in Da Nang’.

A geographical indication identifies a good as originating in a specific territory, region or locality where a particular quality, reputation or other characteristic is essentially attributable to its geographical origin. GIs help “brand” a product and differentiate it from other products in the market. Geographical indication protection helps producers increase access to consumer markets, gain a competitive advantage, and reap more profits.

Reporting by CHIEN THANG - Translating by A.THU