Natural Goods — GI Products of India
1 Geographical Indication tagged natural good, legally tied to its place of origin.
What are natural GI goods?
Natural goods are products taken from nature with little transformation, such as building stone, minerals and natural resins. Their value comes from the place where they are found or produced, so a GI protects the name of the source region rather than a craft method. In this catalogue the category currently holds Lac of Purulia, the hand-processed lac resin of West Bengal.
How to verify natural goods
Ask for the producer or cooperative name and the place of origin, and compare the material with the description on its product page. Because natural materials vary, check the official GI Journal for the registered description and authorised users before paying a premium.
Natural goods in this catalogue
This catalogue lists 1 natural GI good from West Bengal: Lac of Purulia.
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Frequently asked questions
What counts as a natural good under the GI Act?
Natural goods are products taken from nature with little transformation, such as stone, minerals or natural resins, whose qualities come from the place they are found or produced.
How many natural goods are in this catalogue?
This catalogue currently lists 1 natural good, Lac of Purulia from West Bengal. More will be added as entries are verified.