FOOD SAFETY, CERTIFICATION AND FOOD PROTECTION BRANDS

FOOD SAFETY, CERTIFICATION AND FOOD PROTECTION BRANDS

European and International Food Quality Marks

The PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN (PDO)

The INTERNATIONAL FEATURED STANDARS (IFS)

The BRITISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM GLOBAL STANDARDS (BRCGS)

The PTOTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (PGI)

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: BRCGS and IFS

EUROPEAN BRANDS: PDO, PGI, GI and TSG

The GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION OF SPRINT DRINKS AND AROMATISED WINES (GI)

The TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED (TSG)

EUROPEAN BRANDS: PDO, PGI, GI and TSG

PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Mark

Created in 1992

The PDO mark identifies a product: - The origin of which resides in that delimited territory; - to the origin of which quality characteristics of that territory are attributable; - the production of which is made essentially in that specific territory.

EUROPEAN BRANDS: PDO, PGI, GI and TSG

PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) Mark

Foods with PGI Mark

Salted anchovies from the Ligurian Sea

Identifies a product: - whose quality, reputation or other characteristics depend on its geographical origin; - the production and processing of which takes place for at least 1 stage in that limited geographical area

Green asparagus of Canino

Amarene Brusche of Modena

EUROPEAN BRANDS: PDO, PGI, GI and TS

GI(INDICATION GEOGRAPHICAL OF SPRINT DRINKS AND AROMATISED WINES) Mark

Identifies a wine or liquor specific to that particular place, region, or geographical location

EUROPEAN BRANDS: PDO, PGI, GI and TS

TSG (Traditional Specialty Guaranteed) Mark

Identifies a product: - characterized by traditional compositions or production methods; - with a given specificity

Foods with TSG Mark

Traditional amatriciana

Neapolitan pizza

Mozzarella

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: BRCGS and IFS

BRCGS(BRITISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM GLOBAL STANDARS) Certification

Is a certification that provides a framework for managing product safety, integrity, legality and quality, as well as operational controls for these criteria in the food and food ingredient production, processing and packaging industry.

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: BRCGS and IFS

IFS(BRITISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM GLOBAL STANDARS) Certification

Is a certification that strengthens the supply chain and can help to:- give confidence that food has been produced, prepared and handled to the most recognized standards; - demonstrate a commitment to quality processes and continuous improvement; - strengthen branding and gain access to the best retailers; - minimize risk and protect the company's reputation.

Food products with the PDO Mark