Dianbai Tightens Rules for Using Its Agarwood Geographical Indication

To protect the "Dianbai agarwood" geographical indication (GI), local regulators refined the rules for using the mark, placing cultivation, resin induction and processing under unified management with complete production records.

Traceable from plot to product

Records must cover seedling origin, plot, resin-induction method, harvest date and processing flow. Sampling is cross-checked against the records.

The mark is not a quality rating

Analysts note the GI certifies origin and compliant production, not the grade of a single item. Buyers should still judge by aroma, oil content and merchant documents.