All you need to know about official quality and origin identification signs
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INAO and INRAE are organizing a conference on the contribution of official quality and origin identification signs to French food sovereignty. The event will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 4pm to 5:30pm at the Salon International de l'Agriculture (INRAE stand, hall 5.2, stand B051). Discover the program and make your date!
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As part of the centenary celebrations for the Roquefort PDO, a round-table discussion on GI policy in Europe was held at...
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Every year, INAO collects and analyzes economic data for products under the SIQO (official sign of quality and origin)...
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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
Superior quality chickpeas have just been recognized as Label Rouge following the publication of their approval order by...
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The name "Pérail" is officially recognized as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), by publication, on May 26, 2025...
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The name "Caviar d'Aquitaine" 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.