YÜciTA 15th Anniversary Future Manifesto Published

Following a meeting celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Geographical Indications Research Network of Turkey (YÜciTA) announced the “YÜciTA 15th Anniversary Future Manifesto” to the public. Founding President Prof. Dr. Yavuz Tekelioğlu emphasized the need to establish an autonomous and specialized Turkish Geographical Indications Institute, independent of political and administrative influences.

YÜciTA's 15th-anniversary celebrations were held with the participation of protocol members and volunteers. The manifesto, published after the meeting, highlighted the transition from quantity to quality, independent auditing, producer-focused value addition, and protection in the global arena. The institution stated that a new era has begun in the scientific struggle carried out entirely on a voluntary basis.