Fermented fish paste Prahok in Cambodia's Siem Reap recognized as new GI product
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Phon Penh:Fermented fish paste Prahok in northwestern Cambodia s Siem Reap province was recognized as a new Geographical Indication (GI) product on...
Phon Penh: Fermented fish paste "Prahok" in northwestern Cambodia's Siem Reap province was recognized as a new Geographical Indication (GI) product on Monday, said a joint press release.
Prahok is a key ingredient in Cambodian culinary traditions.
Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul said the official recognition of Siem Reap Prahok as a GI product reflected efforts to protect and promote Cambodia's unique cultural assets through a strong intellectual property framework.
"This milestone not only safeguards traditional knowledge but also enhances the marketability and competitiveness of local products at both national and international levels," she said.
"The Ministry of Commerce remains committed to strengthening the GI system as a strategic instrument for inclusive economic growth and value-added trade," she added.
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