Certification linking a product to a geographical region with less stringent requirements than PDO.
A labeling protection certifying that a food product has a geographical link to a specific region, with at least one production step occurring in that area, though not necessarily all stages.
Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) is a less restrictive geographical protection than PDO that allows more flexibility in production. While the product must have a link to a specific geographical area, only one stage of production, processing, or preparation needs to occur within that region. This system recognizes products with established reputation or characteristics linked to a region, even if not all ingredients or processes are regional. PGI products must still meet quality standards and maintain the traditional character associated with their region. This protection is valuable for products where traditional production methods are partially outsourced or where some ingredients come from outside the protected region.
Protects products with geographical reputation and ensures some production occurs in the designated region.
Choose IGP products when seeking foods with regional heritage and established reputation. Understand that IGP standards are less stringent than PDO, allowing some flexibility in sourcing and production. Compare IGP with PDO products based on your quality preferences. Use IGP labels to support regional food traditions while recognizing some ingredients may be sourced elsewhere.
IGP certification ensures a product has geographical significance with flexibility in production sourcing.
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