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UE: a single database for all geographical indications

Created by the Commission, the online database "eAmbroasia" consolidates all the terms protected by geographical indications (PDO, PGI) and by the Traditional Specialties Guaranteed (TSG) label.

The products in question (food, wine and spirits) had previously been grouped in three different databases: e-Spirit-Drinks, DOOR and e-Bacchus. Centralizing the data in a single access point, eAmbrosia, will simplify searches, as well as provide transparency on registered products and ongoing requests.

Geographical indications legally protect more than 3,300 product names that owe their characteristics or reputation to their region of production, thanks to their natural environment and the skills of local producers.

Geographical indications promote the unique characteristics of these special products and the traditional knowledge of their producers. Each geographical indication has precise specifications on how the product is manufactured, while serving to guarantee the quality of the products. These protected products include such names as Champagne, Feta, Prosciutto di Parma, Ouzo and Rioja.

January 10, 2020/ EC/ European Union.
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