Geographical Indication tagging

The seven-step GI chain

1. 1

   Application filed

   A producer body files with the GI Registry under the Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999.

2. 2

   Origin inspection

   Inspectors verify geographical origin, traditional method, and the producer roster for that region.

3. 3

   GI tag issued

   A unique tag number is granted (e.g. GI #37 for Ratnagiri Hapus). Only registered producers in the zone may use it.

4. 4

   PostMart verification

   Sellers must appear on the GI Registry's authorised producer list; we cross-reference before listing.

5. 5

   QR per batch

   Every shipment carries a QR linking to its GI certificate number and batch records.

6. 6

   India Post dispatch

   The parcel ships on Speed Post with the QR affixed; the buyer scans it on arrival.

7. 7

   Customer verifies

   Scanning shows the GI number, producer name and batch trail. Any mismatch triggers a refund and audit.