Hongge Navel Oranges

Hongge Navel Oranges

Hongge Navel Oranges are a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　To effectively protect the Hongge Navel Oranges as a geographical indication product, regulate the application, use, and management of the Hongge Navel Oranges geographical indication, maintain the production and business order of the Hongge Navel Oranges, and ensure the quality and unique characteristics of the fruit, in accordance with relevant regulations from the Ministry of Agriculture's "Administrative Measures for Geographical Indications of Agricultural Products" and the "Usage Specifications for Geographical Indications of Agricultural Products." On July 12, 2011, the Yanbian County Science and Technology Bureau (Science Association), led by the Yanbian County Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Bureau, the Yanbian County Honghu Fruit and Seedling Association, Hongge Town, and other organizations, participated in this training session.

　　The Hongge Navel Oranges have been officially registered under the "Announcement No. 1364 of the Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China in 2010." Starting December 15, 2010, the Hongge Navel Oranges have been protected as a geographical indication agricultural product in accordance with the law. The training session also invited instructors from the Horticulture Station of the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Bureau to explain field management and pest control knowledge for Hongge Navel Oranges. The "Hongge Navel Oranges Geographical Indication Product Protection Management Measures" were read aloud. Nearly 80 fruit farmers from Xigeda Village in Hongge Town attended the training. Through the training, participants gained a clearer understanding of the significance of geographical indication protection for agricultural products, which will help enhance the competitiveness of agricultural goods, safeguard the interests of producers, and strengthen awareness of intellectual property rights related to agricultural products.

　　Geographic Scope

　　The geographic protection area for the Hongge Navel Oranges geographical indication agricultural product includes 16 townships (towns) in Yanbian County: Hongge, Yimin, Tongzilin, Yumen, Yongxing, Guosheng, Huimin, Gesala, Qinghe, Gonghe, Wenquan, Ganyu, Hongguo, Xinjiu, He’ai, and Hongbao. These areas cover the valley plains in the northern and southern parts of Yanbian County, with geographical coordinates between longitude 101°08′07″–102°03′20″ and latitude 26°25′28″–27°20′55″. The protected area spans 20,000 mu (approximately 1,333 hectares), with an annual yield of 15,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　(1) External Sensory Characteristics: Hongge Navel Oranges mature early, are oval in shape, have orange-yellow skin, smooth surfaces, fine oil glands, and thin rinds. The flesh is crisp, tender, juicy, richly sweet, and strongly aromatic. (2) Internal Quality Indicators: Hongge Navel Oranges have a total acid content ≤0.95%, vitamin C ≥40 mg/100 g, and soluble solids ≥10%. (3) They meet the safety requirements of the "Pollution-Free Citrus Fruits" standard (NY5014-2005). (4) Usage Regulations: Producers and operators within the defined geographic area who wish to use the registered and protected geographical indication on their Hongge Navel Oranges products or packaging must apply to the certificate holder and comply with standardized production and labeling practices. The geographical indication (a combined label featuring the name “Hongge Navel Oranges” and the public identification symbol) must be uniformly used on their products or packaging.