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Kannauj Perfume Earns Geographical Indication Status
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 02:36 PM
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Kannauj perfume, a centuries‑old fragrance craft, has been awarded Geographical Indication protection, safeguarding its unique heritage and ensuring authenticity for consumers.
The Indian government has recently granted Geographical Indication (GI) status to Kannauj perfume, a fragrance tradition that has been practiced for centuries.
The GI designation protects the name "Kannauj perfume" and ensures that only authentic products from the region can use the title, preventing misuse by manufacturers elsewhere.
Kannauj, known as the "perfume capital of India", has a long history of producing aromatic oils and fragrances using natural ingredients and traditional methods.
The protection is expected to benefit local artisans and consumers alike by preserving the craft’s heritage and guaranteeing product quality.
The GI designation protects the name "Kannauj perfume" and ensures that only authentic products from the region can use the title, preventing misuse by manufacturers elsewhere.
Kannauj, known as the "perfume capital of India", has a long history of producing aromatic oils and fragrances using natural ingredients and traditional methods.
The protection is expected to benefit local artisans and consumers alike by preserving the craft’s heritage and guaranteeing product quality.