Official signs identifying quality and origin
In France and in Europe, official logos enables the recognising of and identifying products that have an official identification sign of quality and origin (SIQO).
The principles
• A joint and voluntary approach coming from producers or group of producers
• Strict production conditions approved by the State
• Regular checks by independent bodies approved by the State
An official guarantee for consumers
• guarantee of origin (AOC/PDO and PGI)
• guarantee of superior quality (Label Rouge)
• guarantee of a traditional recipe (TSG)
• guarantee of the respect for the environment (organic farming)