Chapter 1 General Provisions Article 1 In order to protect the brand and technological characteristics of Shanxi mature vinegar, ensure the quality of Shanxi mature vinegar, inherit and promote the traditional culture of Shanxi mature vinegar, in accordance with relevant laws and administrative regulations and in combination with the actual situation of this province, Establish these regulations. Article 2 These regulations apply to the production and operation of Shanxi mature vinegar, protection of traditional crafts and intellectual property rights, cultural inheritance, technological innovation, supervision and management and other activities. Article 3 The term Shanxi mature vinegar referred to in these Regulations refers to brewed vinegar produced using traditional special techniques, with unique flavor and quality, and in compliance with the national standards for Shanxi mature vinegar, a geographical indication product. Article 4 The protection of Shanxi mature vinegar should adhere to the principles of standard guidance, brand protection, inheritance and development, and legal supervision. Article 5 The Provincial People's Government shall strengthen its leadership over the protection of Shanxi mature vinegar, incorporate the protection and development of Shanxi mature vinegar into the national economic and social development plan, establish a work coordination mechanism, study and solve major problems, and guide Shanxi mature vinegar production enterprises to continue to be healthy. develop.

The people's governments of cities and counties (cities, districts) divided into districts should provide public services in the cultivation of Shanxi mature vinegar raw materials, technological innovation, brand protection, marketing, talent training, environmental protection, etc. and support.

The development and reform, market supervision and management and other relevant departments of the people's governments at or above the county level shall do a good job in the protection and development of Shanxi mature vinegar in accordance with their respective responsibilities. Article 6 People's governments at or above the county level shall cultivate and develop vinegar industry organizations, guide and support industry organizations to strengthen industry self-discipline management, and improve service capabilities. Article 7 People's governments at or above the county level shall encourage and support organizations and individuals to participate in the protection of Shanxi mature vinegar, and commend and reward organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions. Chapter 2 Protection and Development Article 8 Shanxi mature vinegar production should have the following technological characteristics:

(1) Use sorghum and bran as the main raw materials, and use barley, peas, rice husks, and chaff as auxiliary materials ;

(2) Using Daqu as a saccharification starter, it is brewed through alcohol fermentation, high-temperature solid-state acetic acid fermentation, smoked fermented grains, vinegar drenching, drying in tanks or pools, and ice aging;

(3) The aging period is more than 12 months;

(4) No preservatives and other food additives are used. Article 9 Relevant departments of the people's governments at or above the county level shall strengthen the protection of Shanxi mature vinegar geographical indication special marks, geographical indication certification trademarks, etc. Shanxi mature vinegar production enterprises should use the special geographical indication marks in accordance with national regulations.

Encourage Shanxi mature vinegar production enterprises to use geographical indication certification trademarks. The registrant of a certification trademark shall disclose to the public the management rules for the use of certification trademarks and manage the use of the trademark. Article 10 Any organization or individual shall not engage in the following acts:

(1) Failure to obtain registration for the use of the Shanxi mature vinegar geographical indication special mark, or the product does not meet the national standards for Shanxi mature vinegar, use Shanxi mature vinegar geographical indication The special mark or the name "Shanxi Mature Vinegar";

(2) The words and patterns used in the packaging or advertising of vinegar products are counterfeiting the special mark of Shanxi Mature Vinegar Geographical Indication;

( 3) Using the same logo as "Shanxi Mature Vinegar" as a product name or product decoration on vinegar products without authorization, which can easily lead to confusion;

(4) Produced outside Shanxi Mature Vinegar production areas Vinegar products use the special geographical indication mark of Shanxi mature vinegar or the name "Shanxi mature vinegar";

(5) Other acts that infringe the intellectual property rights of Shanxi mature vinegar. Article 11 People’s governments at or above the county level shall strengthen the protection of the intangible cultural heritage of Shanxi’s traditional vinegar brewing techniques.

Encourage representative inheritors of Shanxi mature vinegar brewing skills to carry out inheritance and dissemination activities through recruiting apprentices and skill demonstrations. Article 12 People’s governments at or above the county level and their relevant departments, industry organizations, enterprises, and news media should strengthen the publicity of the history and culture, technological characteristics, flavor and quality of Shanxi mature vinegar.

Encourage and support enterprises and individuals to build unique vinegar expos and vinegar museums, collect and organize the food culture, folk customs, stories and legends involving Shanxi mature vinegar, and develop characteristic tourism and Catering and other industries spread Shanxi vinegar culture. Article 13 The people's governments at or above the county level where the production areas are located shall strengthen the construction of well-known brands, encourage and support Shanxi mature vinegar production enterprises to carry out brand promotion and enhance brand awareness.

The people's government at or above the county level where the production area is located shall provide subsidies or rewards to Shanxi mature vinegar production enterprises that have been recognized as the honorary title of Chinese time-honored brands. Article 14: Shanxi mature vinegar production enterprises are encouraged to participate in domestic and foreign cooperation and exchanges and explore domestic and international markets. Article 15: Shanxi mature vinegar production enterprises are encouraged to protect, discover and organize traditional brewing techniques and cultivate traditional brewing technique talents.

Encourage qualified colleges and universities and vocational schools to set up brewing-related majors and cultivate professional talents. Article 16: Support Shanxi mature vinegar production enterprises to cooperate with universities and scientific research institutions, increase investment in research and development, promote the application of advanced technology and equipment, and develop new products in multiple fields. All expenses incurred in researching and developing new products shall enjoy tax incentives in accordance with the law.

The products and projects of Shanxi mature vinegar production enterprises that have won national and provincial quality awards and patent awards will enjoy relevant preferential policies in accordance with national regulations.