Ca Mau builds geographical indication certification for black tiger shrimp

In order to promote the branding of Ca Mau black tiger shrimp, the provincial Department of Science and Technology has coordinated with the Centre for Sustainable Rural Development to develop a geographical indication and common logo.

People in Phong Lac Commune, Tran Van Thoi District (Ca Mau), caring for shrimp.
People in Phong Lac Commune, Tran Van Thoi District (Ca Mau), caring for shrimp.

Ca Mau black tiger shrimp have been certified by many international organisations such as ASC, B.A.P, GlobalGAP, EU, and Nuturland, present in over 90 countries and territories.

According to the provincial Department of Science and Technology, the project “Build and manage the Ca Mau geographical indication for the provincial black tiger shrimp development” under the intellectual property (IP) development programme for the 2016-2020 period has been completed and put into operation.

In the coming time, the unit will transfer knowledge about IP and the system of tools to manage the geographical indications of Ca Mau black tiger shrimp to the localities.

Accordingly, in order to preserve the Ca Mau black tiger shrimp brand, producers, businesses, and state management agencies must make greater efforts to ensure the ecological environment, seed, food sources and nutrition.

The provincial Department of Science and Technology has organised training courses and disseminated knowledge on IP; while at the same time organising seminars to collect opinions on improving the system of management tools for the geographical indication of Ca Mau black tiger shrimp.

The goal of successfully protecting geographical indications for local natural black tiger shrimp products is essential, creating a basis for sustainable production, protecting the reputation and value of products in the market.

In addition, successfully protecting geographical indications for local natural black tiger shrimp contributes to promoting the application of technical advances in farming, preservation and processing to improve productivity and product quality.