Abstract:
REgistering and protecting Beras Pandanwangi CIANJUR aims to avoid counterfeit product. Protected Geographical Indications are a relevant and effective tool to showcase the quality of the products, protect their names and reputations, and develop profitable market. A Book of sepecification of geographical Indications as the main requirement of registration describes the good and the production methods, the registration system is first to file. Inter professional organization of Beras Pandanwangi CIANJUR which bring together all kind of operators such farmers, processors and traders contribute all the information into the book, submit and manage the registration. The result revealed that the Geographical Existing rules (Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 51 Tahun 2007 tentang Indikasi Geografis) only determine standars of information. Due to technical contrains and lack of cultural documentation, it is need to set up a technical standardization how to fill in the information. The effort shall begin with strategic planning by local goverment by forming the Inter Professional Organization (MPIG) of Beras Pandanwangi Cianjur and distributing task according to their competencies