Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
Also referred to as Geographical Indications (GI)
A protected geographical indication (PGI) is a designation that highlights the connection between a product's name and a specific geographic region. It's used to indicate that a product's quality, reputation, or other characteristics are primarily due to its geographical origin.
To qualify for PGI protection, at least one stage of a product's production, processing, or preparation must take place in the designated region.
PGIs can apply to food, agricultural products, and wines, examples include:
- Cornish pasties
- Scotch Whisky
- Parmigiano Reggiano
- Champagne