IGPmerkintöjä

IGPmerkintöjä, a Finnish term, translates to "IGP markings" or "IGP notations." IGP is an abbreviation for "Indicazione Geografica Protetta," the Italian term for Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). Therefore, IGPmerkintöjä refers to the specific labels, seals, or symbols used on products that have been granted PGI status.

Protected Geographical Indication is a European Union scheme designed to protect the names of regional foods that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. Products with PGI status must undergo a defined production process in their geographical area of origin and meet certain quality standards.

The IGPmerkintöjä on a product serves as a guarantee to consumers that the product originates from a specific place and adheres to the established production methods and quality criteria associated with that geographical indication. Examples of products that might carry IGPmerkintöjä include certain types of cheese, cured meats, olive oils, and fruits. The specific appearance of the IGPmerkintöjä can vary, but it typically includes the PGI logo and the name of the protected product and its region. This system helps to differentiate authentic regional products from imitations and supports the producers of these valuable traditional foods.