The protected designation of origin (PDO) is a type of geographical indication of the European Union aimed at preserving the designations of origin of food-related products.

Geographical indications include protected geographical indications (PGI) and protected designations of origins (PDO). These schemes protect the name of a product that comes from …

Feb 10, 2025 · PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) are EU certifications that ensure food products, like olive oil, are authentic and tied …

Example: Kalamata olive oil PDO is entirely produced in the region of Kalamata in Greece, using olive varieties from that area. Label: mandatory for food and agricultural products, optional for …

The label PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) identifies a product that originates in a specific place, region or country, the quality or characteristics of which are essentially or exclusively …

PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) certifications play crucial roles in preserving the European Union’s culinary heritage. These designations of …

The PDO label helps shoppers know they're buying authentic items. This label safeguards the names of special foods and drinks tied to specific places. For example, some cheeses or …

May 16, 2024 · What is a Protected Designation of Origin? A Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) is part of the Protected Geographical Status system in the European Union (EU). This …

In the light of the above, the Commission wishes to set out below a series of recommendations relating to, on the one hand, the rules on using a name registered as a PDO or PGI and …

Nov 29, 2024 · When you're buying olive oil, DOP and PDO labels act as a stamp of trust for both origin and quality. These certifications highlight olive oils made using time-honored techniques …