The Hyderabadi Haleem was given a GI protection on 3rd September 2010. It was the first delicacy from Hyderabad to be granted the GI status. There were many GI’s that has been granted so far such as Tirupati Laddu, Darjeeling Tea and Banarasi Silk etc.
After conducting a series of meetings and inspections the Controller of Chennai Patent Office and the registrar of GI’s, presented the GI certificate to the Haleem Makers association on Saturday.
This presentation of GI status to Hyderabad Haleem implies that no shops outside the territorial limits of Hyderabad can be able to sell their product as Hyderabadi Haleem. Even in Hyderabad city those who are complying with the standards will only be allowed to use the GI tag, Hyderabadi Haleem.
Some Specific standards have been laid down by the GI officials like it has to be made by using goat meat, cooked in pure ghee and it has to be done over firewood for 12 hours etc.
After conducting a series of meetings and inspections the Controller of Chennai Patent Office and the registrar of GI’s, presented the GI certificate to the Haleem Makers association on Saturday.
This presentation of GI status to Hyderabad Haleem implies that no shops outside the territorial limits of Hyderabad can be able to sell their product as Hyderabadi Haleem. Even in Hyderabad city those who are complying with the standards will only be allowed to use the GI tag, Hyderabadi Haleem.
Some Specific standards have been laid down by the GI officials like it has to be made by using goat meat, cooked in pure ghee and it has to be done over firewood for 12 hours etc.
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