Protected Foods

Scottish delicacies are to enjoy geographical indications (GIs) in Japan after the country struck a deal with the UK government. The foods to be protected in Japan include Scotch beef and Scotch lamb, Arbroath smokies, Orkney Scottish island cheddar and Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop cheese.

New rules to protect traditional British foods including Stilton cheese, Melton Mowbray pork pies and Scotch whisky have been outlined by the UK government. The protections will replace the EU’s geographical indication scheme after the end of the Brexit transition period.