SAFETY Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill helps American farmers and food companies keep using common names for their products when selling them in other countries. It covers many popular items like Parmesan cheese, Bologna, and various types of beer and wine.
• The goal is to stop other countries from claiming they have the exclusive right to use these names. For example, some European countries try to block U.S. companies from using names like Feta or Gorgonzola because those names originally came from specific regions in Europe.
• The Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative would be required to work with other nations to sign agreements that protect these names. This ensures that American businesses do not lose access to foreign markets just because of what they call their products.
• The bill lists dozens of specific names that should be protected, including common beer styles like IPA and Stout, as well as wine terms like Vintage and Cream. This provides a clear list for government officials to defend during trade talks.
• Government officials would have to give updates to Congress every six months. These briefings would explain what progress they have made in securing the rights for U.S. businesses to use these common names abroad.

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