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GI tag for Sivakasi-Kovilpatti matchboxes
July 12 , 2025
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- The Kovilpatti National Small Match Manufacturers Association has now filed an application seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the Sivakasi-Kovilpatti match boxes.
- Sivakasi/Kovilpatti matchboxes are referred to as Sivakasi Matchboxes.
- The term Sivakasi Matchbox has been used for more than 100 years.
- It spreads to Sattur and Virudhunagar taluks (Virudhunagar district), Kovilpatti and Ettayapuram taluks (Thoothukudi district), and Sankarankovil taluk (Tenkasi district).
- Sivakasi matchstick splints are precisely cut from the locally-sourced softwoods, including Indian Malabarica Poplar and Aspen.
- The match heads are formulated with a very scientifically calibrated blend of the potassium chlorate (as an oxidiser), antimony trisulfide (for friction sensitivity), sulfur (for flame stability), and high-quality binders like casein gum powder or gum arabic, which ensure controlled ignition and minimal sparking.
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