PDO Certification

A European guarantee

PDO protects names, methods and origin. The Consortium contributes to monitoring and safeguarding the three Piacenza denominations.

What PDO protects

PDO, Protected Designation of Origin, protects traditional European food products from imitation and makes products linked to a clear geographical origin recognisable.

Before being placed on the market, products must comply with official production rules and are subject to controls by the competent bodies.

Documents

Available PDF documents

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Piacenza PDO Cured Meats Consortium

Need information about certification?

The Consortium is available for requests about production rules, protection and denominations.

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