All you need to know about official quality and origin identification signs
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France is facing a historic drought. This critical situation may make it difficult to comply with certain production requirements under the SIQO certification system. In accordance with regulations, the INAO is reviewing requests for temporary modifications to specifications submitted by producer organizations and management bodies, as well as individual exemptions for organic farming, when justified by exceptional weather conditions.
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France is facing a historic drought. This critical situation may make it difficult to comply with certain production...
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As part of the 80th Châlons-en-Champagne Fair, the National Institute for Origin and Quality (INAO) is organizing an...
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Discover products under official signs of identification of origin and quality (SIQO) and their conditions of production
In France, there are more than 1,200 products under SIQO. Whether PDO, PGI, Label Rouge, organic... they bear witness to the richness of France's culinary heritage, thanks to demanding criteria and know-how handed down from generation to generation. Discover these products and their specifications using the following search engine.
The latest French SIQO product approvals
“Mothais sur feuille,” a soft cheese made from whole, raw goat’s milk, has been officially recognized as a Protected...
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The designations “Oie du Sud-Ouest,” “Confit d’oie du Sud-Ouest ,” and “Southwest Goose Foie Gras” are now officially...
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The "Morvan Christmas Fir" denomination is officially recognized as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), with the...
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SIQO in figures
In 2022, INAO supervised 1,204 products, including 366 PDO/AOC wines, 17 PDO spirit drinks and 5 PDO/AOC ciders and perries, 105 PDO agrifoods (including 51 dairy products) and 2 forestry AOCs. INAO also oversees 76 PGI wines, 35 GI spirit drinks, 2 PGI ciders, 148 PGI agrifoods, 5 TSG and 443 Label Rouge products. For the organic farming sector, in 2020 in France there were more than 89,030 operators (producers, processors, distributors and importers) committed.
INAO's missions
Building on its expertise forged over 80 years, INAO ensures the recognition and protection of official signs identifying the quality and origin (SIQO) of agricultural, agri-food and forestry products.