Geographical indication
A looser origin protection than a PDO, requiring one production stage in the named place.
Labelling
Definition
A protected geographical indication ties a name to a region without requiring every stage of production there. Oku white honey from Cameroon was among the first African products to secure one, pursued explicitly as a forest conservation instrument as much as a commercial protection.
Honey records that discuss this
- Lavender honeyOvertly perfumed — lavender flower, warm hay and a soft fruity sweetness underneath. Aromatic in a way most honeys are not.
- Longan honeyIntensely aromatic — caramel, dried tropical fruit and a distinctive musky floral note that is unlike anything in the European catalogue.
- Oku white honeyDelicate and creamy with a light floral character and a faint herbal lift — mild by African standards and distinctly refined.
See also
Other labelling terms
Sources
Sources
- Council Directive 2001/110/EC relating to honey — Council of the European Union (2001) · Regulatory guidance Link
- HoneyHQ editorial synthesis — HEKNO Ltd · HoneyHQ synthesis
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