Tequila

The Appellation of Origin (DO) Tequila enjoys international recognition and protection as follows: In 1978, the International Registration of Tequila before the World Intellectual Property Organization was formalized, establishing a significant precedent in its global recognition (https://lisbon-express.wipo.int/map-result-detail?key=669&lang=en). By 1997, Tequila obtained protection within the European Union thanks to the 1997 Agreement between the United Mexican States and the European Community concerning the Mutual Recognition and Protection of Designations for Spirit Drinks, reinforcing its protected status in this territory (page 4 of https://www.economia.gob.mx/files/marco_normativo/A108.pdf). In addition, Tequila is officially listed as an emblematic beverage of Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of 1994, specifically in Annex 313 of the agreement (see sources: http://www.iadb.org, http://www.sice.oas.org, Annex 313 of NAFTA). Recognition of Tequil...

The Consejo Regulador del Tequila A.C. (CRT) provides various services to its associates and non-associates in terms of quality control in the process and product, as well as in the commercialization of Tequila, some services are mentioned below: Agroservicios Agave Transfer Passport The Agave Transfer Passport is an official text issued by the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT), necessary for the transportation of agave specimens, focused on maintaining the verification of their origin to be used in the creation of Tequila. This accreditation is essential for the safe transportation of agave throughout the various regions destined for its cultivation and for its subsequent entry into the enclosures set up for the production of this liquor. This ensures regulatory compliance in the agave distribution process, following the guidelines prescribed by the Mexican Official Standard. The implementation of this measure is carried out in order to maintain strict control over the origin and prope...