high performance A Guide To AOC and DOP Labels Japan

  • high performance A Guide To AOC and DOP Labels Japan
  • high performance A Guide To AOC and DOP Labels Japan
  • high performance A Guide To AOC and DOP Labels Japan
  • What are AOP & AOC labels?
  • In France, AOP and AOC are labels in the food and wine industry to indicate and protect traditional regional products. It can be confusing to understand what it brings to a product you find in a market or why it matters so we’ve put together an explanation. Read on to discover more about these labels and what they mean for you.
  • Does the label AOC / AOP guarantee a product's authenticity?
  • No. The label AOC or AOP on food and wine products only provides consumers with a guarantee of authenticity indicating that the product’s production has adhered with historical and traditional methods. It doesn’t, however guarantee the skill of the producer, the heating process etc.
  • Which French wines have AOC labels?
  • Currently there are over 300 French wines that can use the AOC designation on their labels. Famous wine making areas to have this include Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Chablis. There are over 40 cheeses with the AOC label including the first cheese to receive the designation, Roquefort. Other well known cheeses include Brie de Meaux, Gruyère and Morbier.
  • What is the French version of the AOP?
  • The French version of the AOP is the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). It protects the product on French territory and it is a step in obtaining the European label. Note the AOC logo can no longer appear on products that have been registered as AOP, with the exception of wines
  • Which French food products are AOC approved?
  • There are hundreds of French food products that currently have the AOC approval on their label. The majority are wines but in recent years spirits, pulses and honey have the AOC protection. Currently there are over 300 French wines that can use the AOC designation on their labels.
  • How many AOP products are there in Europe?
  • There are nearly 2,000 products with the AOP label in the EU. France had 489 products under AOC/AOP as of 2022, of which 363 were wines. There are 1,353 IGP products in Europe, including 260 in France. These are mainly agricultural food products (148) and products from the wine sector (75 wines and 2 ciders, plus 35 spirits).

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