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Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
Distinctive Products
Subject to Legal Review in English and French for Accuracy, Clarity and Consistency. Subject to
Authentication of English and French Versions.
Letter from Canada to Viet Nam
Dear:
In connection with the signing on this date of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (“the Agreement”),
I have the honour to confirm the following understanding reached by the Governments of Viet Nam and Canada
regarding Canadian Whisky and Canadian Rye Whisky:
- Vietnam shall recognize Canadian Whisky and Canadian Rye Whisky as distinctive products of Canada.
Accordingly, Viet Nam shall, pursuant to its laws and regulations on unfair competition, not permit
the sale of any product as Canadian Whisky or Canadian Rye Whisky if it has not been manufactured in
Canada in accordance with the laws and regulations of Canada governing the manufacture of Canadian Whisky
and Canadian Rye Whisky.
- Canada shall promptly notify Viet Nam of its existing laws and regulations governing the manufacture
of Canadian Whisky or Canadian Rye Whisky and of any modifications it makes to those laws and regulations
thereafter.
- For greater certainty, nothing in this letter shall be construed to create or confer any right relating
to a trademark, certification mark, or geographical indication.
I have the honour to propose that this letter and your letter in reply, equally valid in English, French
and Vietnamese, confirming that your Government shares this understanding shall constitute an understanding
between our two Governments.
Sincerely,
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