"Made in Germany" label may increase value of Polish exports by 30%

The Association of Polish Engineers and Technicians in Germany (BPITD) has revealed that Polish businesses may legally label their products "Made in Germany" and export them, even though the entire production process has taken place on Polish territory. According to BPITD representative Markus Jankowicz, a "Made in Germany" label would increase the value of some Polish products by as much as 30% on the Russian and other markets. He explained that, by paying euro 25,000, a Polish company could register in Germany, even if it employs as few as two people. Then, as a German company, it would bring in the finished goods from its Polish mother company, and apply for German certification, which it could receive quite readily, depending on the German region in which it is registered. In addition, the company could also be entitled to federal government and European Union (EU) aid. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 19) P.W.