PDO AND PGI: RECOGNISABLE MARKS THAT GUARANTEE QUALITY, FLAVOUR AND SAFETY
The quality marks PDO and PGI differ in the type and intensity of the connection between the product and the geographical area of provenance.
The PDO mark is granted to products whose production areas lie strictly within a limited geographical area whose particular characteristics constitute the defining factor for achieving the properties of the product.
The PGI mark places greater emphasis on production techniques rather than the origin of raw materials. In both cases, compliance with the regulations stipulated by formal production guidelines is rigorous and guaranteed by a monitoring body appointed, specifically authorised and licensed by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies, which is in addition to the standard checks for the entire production chain.
Regardless of the statutory applicable regulations, continual efforts throughout the production chain to improve both the quality of raw materials and production processes mean that modern Italian cured meats today display a nutritional profile which has improved on the past and is in line with today's dietary requirements.
LIST OF PDO AND PGI PRODUCTS
Prosciutto di Parma DOP
Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP
Prosciutto di Modena DOP
Prosciutto Veneto Berico-Euganeo DOP
Jambon de Bosses DOP
Prosciutto di Carpegna DOP
Prosciutto Toscano DOP
Prosciutto di Norcia IGP
Crudo di Cuneo DOP
Prosciutto di Sauris IGP
Prosciutto Amatriciano IGP
Salame di Varzi DOP
Salame Brianza DOP
Salame Piacentino DOP
Soppressata di Calabria DOP
Salsiccia di Calabria DOP
Salame Cacciatore DOP
Soprèssa Vicentina DOP
Salame d'oca di Mortara IGP
Salame Cremona IGP
Salame Sant'Angelo IGP
Ciauscolo IGP
Salame Felino IGP
Salama da Sugo IGP
Salame Piemonte IGP
Finocchiona IGP
Coppa Piacentina DOP
Capocollo di Calabria DOP
Coppa di Parma IGP
Pancetta Piacentina DOP
Pancetta di Calabria DOP
Lardo d'Arnad DOP
Lardo di Colonnata IGP
Mortadella Bologna IGP
Mortadella di Prato IGP
Salame d'oca di Mortara IGP
Porchetta di Ariccia IGP
