Lapsed GI Spices in India: Verify Before You Claim

GIs reported lapsed on the 2023 register (verified)

A Geographical Indication can lapse if not renewed, and a lapsed mark may no longer be protected. The table lists spice GIs reported as lapsed on the 2023 register. Treat each as "verify current status" rather than assume protection.

Why lapsed status matters to a buyer

• —A lapsed GI mark may no longer carry legal protection, so a "GI" claim on such a spice can be challenged.
• —GI status changes with renewal filings, so a mark lapsed on one register may be restored later, and vice versa.
• —The safe rule: verify live/lapsed status directly on the GI Registry at the moment you make or rely on a GI claim.

How a sourcing desk handles it

YouPals treats GI as a claim to be verified, not assumed. Before a GI descriptor goes on documentation, we check current status on the GI Registry. We make no GI or certification claim of our own.

Frequently asked

Which Indian spice GIs have lapsed?

On the 2023 register, Mizo Chilli, Sikkim Large Cardamom, Waigaon Turmeric and Sangli Turmeric were reported lapsed. Status can change with renewals, so verify on the GI Registry before claiming.

Can I still market a lapsed-GI spice as GI?

A lapsed GI mark may no longer be protected, so a GI claim can be challenged. Verify current live status on the GI Registry before making the claim.