In Switzerland, the appellation d'origine protégée is a geographical indication protecting the origin and the quality of traditional food products other than wines.
In 2000, the cheese L'Etivaz was the first Swiss product other than wine to obtain an appellation d'origine contrôlée. In 2013, the certification was replaced by the appellation d'origine protégée (AOP). The AOC logo is visible on the rind.
In France, the label appellation d'origine contrôlée identifies an agricultural product whose stages of production and processing are carried out in a defined geographical area – the terroir – and usi
Appellation d'origine protégée (Switzerland)
…products other than wines (wines have another label called appellation d'origine contrôlée, AOC, 'controlled designation of origin'). In the past, the appellation d'origine contrôlée certification was used for both wines and other food products. In 2013, to match the system of the European Union, the appellation d'origine contrôlée…
Headquarters of the Institut national de l'origine et de la qualité in Paris
Peppers with AOC of Espelette