The PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) was established to protect the know-how and reputation of our products. The PGI protects the product specifications and its geographical designation against usurpation or counterfeiting. It informs consumers that the origin and quality of the product are certified and controlled. Thus, in the case of Bayonne ham, an independent and accredited certification body conducts checks to prevent, among other things, these usurpations or counterfeits. It also ensures compliance with the specifications by processors or breeders.
PGI AND ORIGINS