Protected Food in Europe

Europe enjoys a vast diversity of unique high quality products. If you are concerned about the origin and authenticity of local products, these three labels make sure that you are getting a taste of real European products!

The European Union schemes known as PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) and TSG (Traditional Speciality Guaranteed) promote and protect names of quality agricultural products and foodstuffs.

These three schemes give you information about the specific character of the products and protect their geographical appellations against misuse and imitation.

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Protected Designation of Origin - PDO:

Covers agricultural products and foodstuffs which are produced, processed and prepared in a given geographical area using recognised know-how.

es give you information about the specific character of the products and protect their geographical appellations against misuse and imitation.

Protected Geographical Indication - PGI: 

Covers agricultural products and foodstuffs closely linked to the geographical area. At least one of the stages of production, processing or preparation takes place in the area.

Traditional Speciality Guaranteed - TSG:  

Highlights traditional character, either in the composition or means of production.