AOP: Appellation d'origine protégée

AOP is the french traduction of PDO (Product Designation of Origin). The Designation of Origin is a system that protects a cultural and gastronomic heritage. The system guarantees the product’s origin and uniqueness. It ensures that its production follows strict specifications established through traditional and ancestral know-how.

To be acknowledged as a Designation of Origin, a dairy product must:

• Originate from a determined region or zone
• Satisfy specific production regulations
• Have an officially established reputation
• Apply for and obtain Designation of Origin recognition from INAO and thereafter, apply for a PDO recognition from the European Union