Agricultura, comércio e proteção Uma síntese impossível? O caso das indicações geográficas =Agricultura, comercio y proteccionismo una síntesis imposible? El caso de las indicaciones geográficas = Agriculture, trade and protectionism an impossible synthesis? The case of geographical indications

In recent years food market globalization has led to the need of differentiating productions, for instance by recognizing products quality thanks to quality labels. In this regard Geographical Indications’ system is one of the tools most likely to ensure the recognition of the quality at an international level. This paper presents a reflection on the functionality of Geographical Indications as a tool for market regulation and for tha valorization of food chain products.