PDO – protected designation of origin (food and wine).Geographical indications establish intellectual property rights for specific products, whose qualities are specifically linked to the area of production. Other EU quality schemes emphasise the traditional production process or products made in difficult natural areas such as mountains or islands. Recognised as intellectual property, geographical indications play an increasingly important role in trade negotiations between the EU and other countries.

The registers also include information on the geographical and production specifications for each product. Products that are under consideration or have been granted GI recognition are listed in geographical indications registers. The GI recognition enables consumers to trust and distinguish quality products while also helping producers to market their products better.

Product names can be granted a 'geographical indication' (GI) if they have a specific link to the place where they are made. EU quality policy aims to protect the names of specific products to promote their unique characteristics, linked to their geographical origin as well as traditional know-how.

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