Abbreviation: GI
Summary: A Geographical Indication is intellectual-property protection for registered product names with a geographical connection; Great Britain's scheme includes Protected Designation of Origin and Protected Geographical Indication, while EU schemes apply in Northern Ireland.
Reference: Protected geographical food and drink names: UK GI schemes (opens in a new tab)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: Opening four paragraphs and UK GI scheme logos and product labelling
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