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PDO-PGI-TSG PRODUCTS Introduction - Definitions PDO-PGI-TSG
PRODUCTS Protected
Designation of Origin (PDO) Introduction In 1992 according to the regulation 2081/92, the European Union first adopted the system for the protection of geographical indications and the designations of origin of agricultural products and foodstuffs and according to the regulation 2082/92 the rules on the certificates of specific character for agricultural products and foodstuffs. In 2006 to improve the system, the above regulations have been replaced by regulations (EC) 510/06 and (EC) 509/06 respectively, without changing their scope and feasibility. In
accordance with the aforementioned regulations and under the reorientation of
the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the farmers are encouraged to switch to
forms of integrated rural development through the diversification of rural
production. The producers on one hand (especially those of the less favoured and
remote areas) have the opportunity to promote their products with special
characteristics, getting better prices in the market and improving their income.
Consumers, on the other hand, are given the opportunity to buy quality products
and are offered guarantees for production, processing and
geographical origin of these products. Definitions “Designation
of origin” means the name of a region of a specific area or in exceptional
cases, the name of a country used to describe an agricultural product or
foodstuff originating in that region, specific place or country, the quality or
the characteristics of which are essentially or exclusively due to the
particular geographical environment with its inherent natural and human factors,
and the production, processing and preparation of which take place in the
defined geographical area. Protected Geographical indication “Geographical indication” means the name of a region, a specific place or, in exceptional cases, the name of a country used to describe an agricultural product or foodstuff originating in that region, specific place or country, and which possesses a specific quality, reputation or other characteristics attributable to that geographical area and production, processing and/or preparation of which take place in the defined geographical area. Traditional Speciality Guaranteed Product The “Traditional Speciality Guaranteed Product” means an agricultural product or foodstuff with inherent characteristics and distinguishes from the similar products in the same category consumed upon proof in the Community market for many years from generation to generation. These special characteristics of the product are due to its natural, chemical, microbiological or organoleptic characteristics or even to the method or conditions of its production. Its traditional character is based on the use of the raw material, the composition, the production and/or processing method. In addition to aforementioned, the designation to be registered should be special or express the special character of the product.
In Greece, since 1.6.2006, the Agricultural products Certification and Inspection Organization (OPEGEP), bearing the distinctive title AGROCERT, has been authorised to grant certification to enterprises, to carry out controls in cooperation with the Directorates of the Rural Development of the Prefectures, to ensure compliance with the specifications, to certify the products in question as well as to keep a register of the enterprises approved for the usage of PDO and PGI indications.
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