What does PDO status mean?

Protected designation of origin (PDO) is the name of a geographical region or specific area that is recognized by official rules to produce certain foods with special characteristics related to location.

What does Protected Geographical Indication mean?

Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) – identify a product as originating in a particular area, which may be a whole country; the product’s given quality, reputation or other characteristic must be attributable to this area and at least one of the production steps must take place in the defined area.

When did protected designation of origin start?

1992
In 1992, the European Union (EU) approved two categories of protected names—protected geographical indication (PGI) and Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), the latter having more restrictions on its use.

Is Brie a protected name?

Any cheese with a protected geographical cheese in the EU in 2020, is automatically protected in the UK as well….France.

What is the difference between PDO and PGI?

PDO (in Italian DOP) is awarded to products of excellence that express a close tie to its territory of origin. PGI (in Italian IGP) is awarded to 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.

What foods have protected status?

The majority of products that hold protected status are foodstuffs fit for human consumption, including cheeses (15), fresh meat and offal (13), meat products (4), fish and molluscs (10), fruit and vegetables (6), wines (4) and spirit drinks (3).

Why is Brie so good?

Brie is a high fat, nutrient-rich cheese. It contains protein and fat, as well as several vitamins and minerals. Most of the fat in brie is saturated fat from cow’s milk. In addition to its numerous vitamins and minerals, this cheese is a good source of both riboflavin and vitamin B12.

What does PDO mean in wine?

protected designation of origin
PDO – protected designation of origin (food and wine) PGI – protected geographical indication (food and wine) GI – geographical indication (spirit drinks and aromatised wines).

Is Cheddar cheese a protected name?

The “Cheddar cheese” name is used internationally; its name does not have a protected designation of origin, but the use of the name “West Country Farmhouse Cheddar” does. Cheddars can be either industrial or artisan cheeses.

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