Geographical indications (GIs) are an important value-creation tool for agricultural foodstuffs. Identifying a product with a geographical origin opens up potentially significant opportunities for producers. Recognition of a GI generates added value and can create useful synergies with the geographical area with which the product is identified.

A GI is a collective geographical “seal”. The creation and maintenance of a GI has to be promoted and supported by a “group”, i.e. a group or association of persons who have a direct interest or are directly involved in the production of the specific product covered by the GI.

This guide is intended as a working tool. It is designed to help the authorities and applicants to prepare the necessary documentation to set up a GI for an olive oil or table olives that provides consumers with assurances that the product associated with the GI comes from its stated geographical origin.

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Source: International Olive Council