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Türkiye registered 102 products under geographical indications in the first 10 months of 2026, according to data from the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TURKPATENT).
An Anadolu Agency compilation of the data showed the total number of registered geographical indication products in Türkiye reached 1,912 as of the end of October. Registration procedures for another 805 applications are ongoing.
The products registered during the period include traditional dishes, desserts, fruits, vegetables and handicrafts.
Hatay, a southern province bordering Syria, accounted for 15 registrations during the period. The newly registered products include Antakya kerebic, Antakya sasico, Hatay abugannus, Hatay Arab kebab, Hatay haytali, Hatay musabbak dessert and Hatay zahterli kahke.
In the northern province of Corum, seven products received geographical indication status. They include Corum simit, water borek, Uyuk garlic, Osmancik tomato kavurma and Iskilip tray kebab.
Gaziantep, a southeastern province, registered avrat salad, dis hedigi, chickpea crunchy halva and mastic halva.
Ankara, the capital, registered Haymana sausage and yogurt, Polatli tripe soup and Cubuk tandir borek. In the northwestern province of Bilecik, registrations include Bozuyuk lamb kokorec, Pazaryeri boza, a fermented millet drink and Kizildamlar chestnut squash.
Kayseri purov manti and poc kebab, Erzurum trotter soup, Kars noodle pilaf, Siirt pirtike soup and Trabzon ice cream were also added to the list.
Four honey varieties were registered: Canakkale oak honey, Erzincan astragalus honey, Semdinli honey and Zonguldak chestnut honey.
Registrations were not limited to food products. Adana twisted gold bracelets, Gaziantep yemeni shoes, Karapinar carpets, Camliyayla needle lace, Tokat needle lace, Trabzon undershirts and Vakfikebir black locks were also registered, securing protection for traditional handicrafts.
Türkiye registered Turkish coffee under the traditional product name category. The category covers product names used for at least 30 years and distinguished by traditional production methods, compositions, or raw materials.
Geographical indication registrations are intended to preserve characteristics associated with specific regions, safeguard producers’ rights, prevent imitation and provide consumers with accurate information.
Authorities also aim to support local production, strengthen rural development and preserve traditional manufacturing culture by promoting registered products, building their brands and expanding their commercial potential.
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