Figure 1 – The EU’s quality schemes for agricultural products
Protected Designation Of Origin (PDO)Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG)Products that are produced, processed and prepared in a specific geographical area, using the recognised know-how of local producers and ingredients from the region concerned.Products whose quality or reputation is linked to the place or region where it is produced, processed or prepared, although the ingredients used need not necessarily come from that geographical area.Products of a traditional character, either in the composition or means of production, without a specific link to a particular geographical area.Examples: Bordeaux PDO (France, wine), Cava PDO (Spain, wine), Manouri PDO (Greece, cheese), Tiroler Bergkäse PDO (Austria, cheese), Prés...