PDO, PGI, TSG and Equivalent Schemes

Protected schemes connect a registered name to legal conditions. They are not merely awards or marketing descriptions and can control ingredients, origin, process, presentation and verification.

PDO generally requires the strongest geographical connection across production stages, while PGI requires a defined link between the product and place under the applicable scheme.

TSG protects a registered traditional character or method rather than a geographical origin. Other jurisdictions use different names and legal structures.

The registered specification and current legal instruments control the protected product. Summaries, older books and producer descriptions must be checked against the active record.

The Atlas should preserve the registered name, designation, territory and controlling specification. A Curesmith adaptation must be labelled separately and cannot silently replace protected requirements.

Use official registers, specifications, amendments and competent-control information. Logo presence or repeated commercial use is not enough to establish current status.