“IGP” (Indicazione Geografica Protetta - Protected Geographical Indication) means a similiar thing, indicating a strict dependence on the land, climate or traditional production process in a given geographic location. The difference to the DOP certification is that, by law, only part of the production needs to take place locally.
These designations are modeled after the wine system (DOCG, DOC and IGT) to preserve the specialty food products of the past. It aims to preserve their survival in tradition and to prevent their debasement by imitators.
Today Italy holds 164 DOP and IGP products – 109 DOP and 55 IGP which include Extra Virgin Olive Oil, fruits, vegetables, cereals, cheeses and processed meats.
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You say that with DOP certification only part of the production takes place locally. What is the definition of local? As example do 100% percent of the olives have to be grown in the geographic area but can be processed outside the geographic area.
You say that with DOP certification only part of the production takes place locally. What is the definition of local? As example do 100% percent of the olives have to be grown in the geographic area but can be processed outside the geographic area.
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