InSwitzerland, theappellation d'origine protégée (French pronunciation:[apɛlasjɔ̃dɔʁiʒinpʁɔteʒe],lit. 'protected designation of origin'; abbr.AOP[a.o.pe]) is ageographical indication (see alsoAppellation) protecting the origin and the quality of traditional food products other than wines (wines have another label calledappellation d'origine contrôlée,AOC, 'controlled designation of origin').
In the past, theappellation d'origine contrôlée certification was used for both wines and other food products. In 2013, to match thesystem of the European Union, theappellation d'origine contrôlée was replaced by theappellation d'origine protégée for agricultural products other than wine.
Theappellation d'origine protégée (AOP, protected designation of origin) certifies that "everything, from the raw material to the processing and the final product, comes from one clearly defined region of origin".[1]
Theindication géographique protégée (IGP, protected geographical indication) certifies that products were "either manufactured, processed or prepared at their place of origin".[1]
Theappellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC, controlled designation of origin) certifies wines.
AOP (appellation d'origine protégée) is a protected designation of origin which guarantees that everything, from the raw materials to the production process, comes from a clearly defined region of origin. Moreover, the product has to have been manufactured according to traditional methods.
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
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