Abbreviation: PDO
Summary: Under Great Britain's Geographical Indication scheme, a Protected Designation of Origin requires production, processing and preparation in the identified area, with the product's qualities and characteristics arising exclusively from that area.
Reference: Protect a geographical food or drink name (opens in a new tab)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: Protected food names scheme: Protected designation of origin (PDO)
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