SIQO Logos and Product Labeling Rules

To ensure that consumers receive accurate information, the marketing of products bearing official quality and origin identification marks (SIQO) requires compliance with the various regulations in effect. 

General Labeling Rules SIQO labeling rules Product-specific rules

General Labeling Rules

The general labeling rules for food products offered for sale naturally apply to SIQO-certified products. They are governed in particular by European Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011. They vary depending on how the products are packaged or presented (prepackaged or not). These rules are detailed on the website of the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control (DGCCRF).

There are also sector-specific labeling regulations:
• Regulation No. 1308/2013 on the Common Organization of Agricultural Markets for wine
•    Decree No. 2012-655 of May 4, 2012 on the labeling and traceability of wine products and certain oenological practices
•    Decree No. 2007-628 of April 27, 2007 concerning cheeses and cheese specialties

Visit the DGCCRF website to learn more

Labeling Rules for Official Quality and Origin Identification Marks

Les logos issus du droit de l’Union européenne (AOP, IGP, STG)
Les logos issus du droit de l’Union européenne (AOP, IGP, STG)

Logos based on European Union law (PDO, PGI, TSG)

For PDOs, PGIs, and TSGs, each of the three logos must be accompanied by the registered designation (product name under SIQO, according to Regulation (EU) No. 2025/26).

Their display is mandatory for agri-food products.

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Logos de l'agriculture biologique : à gauche, le logo national « AB » ; à droite, le logo européen « Eurofeuille ».
Logos de l'agriculture biologique : à gauche, le logo national « AB » ; à droite, le logo européen « Eurofeuille »

Logos Related to Organic Farming

The AB national logo has existed since 1985 and is owned by the Ministry of Agriculture. Although it is widely recognized in France, its use on products is optional.

For the Euroleaf (Organic Farming), the terms of use for the logo are defined by Regulation (EU) No. 2018/848. The European organic logo is mandatory on all prepackaged organic food products sold as such in the European Union. The statement “certified by FR-BIO-XX” indicates the code of certification body that inspected this product. 

The INAO has also produced a guide to labeling organic products (PDF format / 779 KB). 

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Learn about the rules for using organic farming logos

Les logos issus du droit français (AOC, Label Rouge)
Les logos issus du droit français (AOC, Label Rouge)

Logos based on French law (AOC, Label Rouge)

The AOC logo is protected by the World Intellectual Property Organization as a national emblem.

For the Label Rouge, the certification number, the name and contact information of the ODG, as well as the certified characteristics must appear on the label where the logo is displayed. 

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Product-Specific Rules

In some cases, the specifications for a product certified under SIQO may include specific instructions regarding product packaging and labeling. It is therefore necessary to carefully review the SIQO specifications for the product you are producing. For specific questions, you can contact the certification and management body or the relevant INAO regional office for your product. 

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