The protected designation of origin is the name of a region used to identify an agricultural
product whose identity and character are particular to that geographical origin. Origin is used
here in the widest sense, relating to geography, soil composition, climate, as well as technical
and human factors, all of which contribute to the product's identity.
Behind the efforts to establish a protected designation of origin is the common will of a
region's growers and producers to protect their know-how and their product. To apply for
registration under the scheme, those involved in the production process form an organisation,
a trade association, also called "Interprofession".
The Interprofession TÊTE DE MOINE which - besides the milk producers - includes nine cheese dairies and cheese-ripening experts known
as affineurs, defined the region of origin and the key elements of milk production, processing
and maturing, as well as the quality control procedures in its requirement specifications. |
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Official website of the Swiss Association to promote the
Protected Geographical Identification and Designation GUB and GGA
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