"Hangzhou Silk" applied for geographical indication products

Those who travel to Hangzhou, in addition to swimming in the West Lake, buy Longjing tea, it is estimated that they will bring back some silk - Hangzhou has a long history of silk production, the "Chinese silk capital," said. Big name, "Li Gui" is also more. “Some unscrupulous operators have invaded the market with fake and inferior products and infringing counterfeit best-selling brand products in order to obtain unfair profits, and they have continued to spread.” The relevant person of the Hangzhou Silk Industry Association stated that these counterfeit and shoddy goods are shoddy. Silk products under the name "Hangzhou Silk" disturbed the market and deceive consumers, but also damaged the good image of Hangzhou Silk.

At the “Hangzhou Silk New Clothing Expo” held in March 2011 in Haikou, some silk clothing that was priced at several hundred yuan on weekdays actually had a price of only tens of yuan. This does not count, this Hangzhou and the Silk Expo exhibition company in Hangzhou, which is not the only place in the exposition of the Expo, is not a company at all.

“And in Hangzhou, some people are selling fakes,” he told reporters. Some traders priced an embroidery silk pajamas for 20 yuan. In fact, the cost of silk for adult clothes is about 150 yuan. "They do this and mess up the entire market. They will also mess up the brand name of Hangzhou Silk."

Based on this, the Hangzhou Municipal Government commissioned the Hangzhou Silk Industry Association to submit an application to the relevant authorities in May 2010. It intends to protect Hangzhou Silk as a geographical indication product.

On May 29, the expert passed the Hangzhou application in principle, but put forward some specific technical comments and asked for an amendment as soon as possible. It is estimated that it will be released soon. "At that time, we must call Hangzhou silk and must meet the standards for sericulture (species) planting. The nature of the soil will also be clearly stipulated." According to the Hangzhou Silk Association, the future of Hangzhou silk is not just a name but must be made in Hangzhou. In addition, the “Hangzhou Silk” logo should be put on the list. Related companies must also undergo a rigorous assessment process.