Vanuatu

Cocoa Act (Cap 139)

Year of current version:	2006
Date of entry into force of original text:	February 1, 1982
Date of Text (Enacted):	February 1, 1982
Type of Text:	IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, Geographical Indications, Other, Patents (Inventions), Trademarks
Notes:	-The Cocoa Act is contained in the Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu - Consolidated Edition 2006. -This Law provides for the control of cocoa bean quality. In particular, refer to the IP-related provisions as follows: Part 1 – "Preliminary" Section 2 - Interpretation: "cocoa bean", "cocoa processing", "Vanuatu Export Cocoa" (see page 2) Part 2 – "Licensing of Cocoa Fermentaries and Dealers" (Patent issues related to the cacao processing - the process of fermenting and drying cacao beans can be raised by licensor and licensee) (see page 2) Part 3 – "Vanuatu Export Cocoa" (see page 4) Section 10 - "Standards of Vanuatu Export Cocoa" Section 11 -"Examination by Cocoa Inspector of beans intended for export" ("Vanuatu Export Cocoa Standard" is marked on the bag in prescribed form)
Available Texts:
English	Cocoa Act (Cap 139) (Version with Automatic Translation Tool)
WIPO Lex No.:	VU019