Instruction procedures and applicant's guides
Investigation procedures differ according to the SIQO claimed and the sector concerned. The process involves several stages at national level, then, for European SIQOs (OPA, IGP, STG), a registration by the European Commission. This process can take several years.
Find out about the various stages in the procedures for recognizing a new product under SIQO and the documents to be provided, as well as the procedures for modifying an existing specification.
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) and GI (spirits)
The procedures detailed below concern the wine and food industries.
- The procedure for recognition as agri-food or wine AOC/AOP and PGI, and GI (spirit drinks)
- The procedure for modifying an existing AOC/AOP and agri-food or wine PGI specification, and GI (spirit drinks)
Download the AOC/AOP or IGP wine-growing applicant's guide (PDF format / 1mo)
Download the applicant's guide for a PDO or PGI agri-food (PDF format / 507ko)
Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (STG)
The particularities of organic farming
In organic farming,the same regulations apply throughout the European Union. Regulation (EU) 2018/848 and its secondary texts specify all the production and control rules to be complied with. Certain products are not covered by the European regulation, so it is possible for Member States to set up national specifications (e.g. snails, salt, etc.).
Where necessary, INAO is responsible for clarifying European regulations for French operators. These are the working committees of the comité national de l'agriculture biologique (animal production, plant production, seeds & seedlings, algae & aquaculture, beekeeping, organic wine and downstream), which are responsible for examining questions/requests for clarification raised by operators, professional families and certification bodies, depending on the theme.
Consult the applicant's guides
Guide du demandeur pour la reconnaissance en qualité d'ODG
Dernière version : avril 2017