PDO refers to Protected Designation of Origin. PDO products are so called because they have specific regional characteristics and are produced by specific, traditional means. All PDO products have a special EU insignia indicating that they are PDO. Each unit/jar/bottle etc. is numbered, to ensure quality control.
Why is PDO important?
The PDO accreditation was created by the EU in 1992 as a way to ensure the quality, authenticity and continuity of traditional foods and wines, but also as a way to support and promote agricultural products of value, which is based on either their unique characteristics or the unique characteristics of their place and method of production. PDO. products are always toed to specific places.