Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion
At EDB, we regularly update our announcements page with our tenders, training programs, trade shows and fairs, important notifications, vacancies, and so on targeting Sri Lankan exporters, foreign buyers and anyone else who’s interested in these matters.
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Thailand, and Sri Lanka Automobile Components Manufacturers Association (SLACMA) proposes to organize an Exposure/ Study Tour to Thailand parallel to the Thailand International Motor Expo 2024 to be held from 30th November to 6th December 2024.
The automotive industry in Thailand is one of the key pillars of the country's economy and a significant player in the global automotive market. Thailand is the largest automotive producer in Southeast Asia and the 11th largest globally. Thailand International Motor Expo is one of the most significant automotive events in Southeast Asia, held annually in Bangkok. This event attracts a wide range of participants, including automotive manufacturers, suppliers, industry professionals, and car enthusiasts.
OBJECTIVES:
To enhance the international visibility of Sri Lanka Automobile Industry, gain knowledge on market trends, new products, competitor intelligence, latest technology available and to establish business contacts with Automobile Parts vendors across the Asian Region.
FOR WHOM:
PROGRAM ITINERARY
COST OF PARTICIPATION:
EDB may consider providing financial assistance towards part cost of the airfare and internal travel for one representative of the participant companies if funds are available.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications should be made on the prescribed form available at the Industrial Products Division (6th Floor), EDB. Applications could also be downloaded from the EDB website www.srilankabusiness.com under “Announcements”. Duly completed applications should be sent to reach the Director, Industrial Products, EDB, before 18th October 2024. Selections will be done by an interview panel appointed by the EDB.
For further details, please contact Mr. Indika Sugathadasa/Assistant Director on: Mob: 0718246762 or Mrs. Sharmila Herath, Export Promotion Officer on: Mob: 0786748117/ Industrial Products Division on: Tel: 0112303975. Fax: 011-2303025. Email: [email protected]
The EU Commission by the implementing regulation - (EU) 2022/144, has entered the name ‘Ceylon Cinnamon’ to the register of Protected Designations of Origin and Protected Geographical Indications (Ceylon Cinnamon PGI) with effect from 2nd February, 2022.
The ownership and custodianship of the “Ceylon Cinnamon” is vested with the Export Development Board (EDB), in accordance with the Cabinet Memorandum approved by the Cabinet Ministers in year 2009.
The Export Development Board (EDB) is empowered to issue the license for Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) Mark pursuant to the implementing regulation - (EU) 2022/144, to the eligible stakeholders of Ceylon Cinnamon value chain who implement a control plan that complies with the stipulated GI specifications (Annexure I - Eligible stakeholders of Ceylon Cinnamon value chain).
The ‘PGI Mark” can be displayed only on value added Ceylon Cinnamon Packs including Cinnamon cut quills, Cinnamon powder, and Cinnamon leaf oil & Cinnamon bark oil containing 100% Pure Ceylon Cinnamon grown, processed, and manufactured in Sri Lanka.
Those interested
The Cinnamon stakeholders who comply with the following eligibility criteria are invited to forward their applications to EDB to obtain license to use PGI mark for above mentioned Ceylon Cinnamon products.
Eligibility Criteria;
• Member of the Association for Ceylon Cinnamon Protected Geographical Indication (ACCPGI). If you are not a member of the association, please forward your application to ACCPGI (Annexure-II – Notice of ACCPGI).
OR
Contact the Department of Export Agriculture (DEA) office relevant to your district http://www.dea.gov.lk/contact-dist/ to obtain membership of ACCPGI.
• Implementation of three levels of control in the supply chain following the guide books published referring to Ceylon Cinnamon GI specification (self-control, internal control, and external control)-Annexure-III Guide books for growers /processors/ manufacturers and exporters.
• Recommendation from the competent authority who act as external controller (Department of Export Agriculture) as a PGI farmer, processor, manufacture or exporter.
Application Guidelines;
The Cinnamon value chain players who fulfil the above three eligibility criteria are requested to submit a duly completed application form by e-mail / post to - Director/Export Agriculture Division No.42, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo-02 or through email to [email protected] along with the recommendation from the Department of Export Agriculture.
Applications could be obtained from the Export Agriculture Division of the EDB (6th Floor) or downloaded from the EDB website https://www.srilankabusiness.com/announcements
For Information;
For further details please contact Ms Dinushi Herath, Department of Export Agriculture on 076 4661709, or Mr. Faheem / Mr. Gayan, Export Promotion Officers of EDB on 0112-300732, E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]
Download the Advertisement (English)
Download the Annexure(English)
Download the Membership Application(English)
Download the Application for PGI(English)
