Created by the European Commission, the 'eAmbrosia' online database now centralises all terms protected by geographical indications (PDO, PGI) and by the label of traditional specialities guaranteed (TSG), the European Commission announced on Friday 10 January.
The products concerned - food, wine and spirits - were previously collected in three different databases: e-Spirit-Drinks, DOOR and e-Bacchus. The centralisation of data in a single access point will simplify searches as well as provide transparency on registered terms and pending applications. The creation of eAmbrosia was done in three phases. In April 2019, all wine appellations were first transferred, followed by spirits appellations in July 2019 and finally food products were included. Geographical indications legally protect more than 3,300 product names that owe their characteristics or reputation to their region of production thanks to its natural environment and the skills of local producers. Geographical indications promote the unique characteristics of these specialty products and the traditional know-how of their producers. Each geographical indication has a precise specification on how the product is produced, while serving as a guarantee of product quality.
Link to eAmbrosia: https://ec.europa.eu/info/food-farming-fisheries/food-safety-and-quality/certification/quality-labels/geographical-indications-register/ (Original version in French by Lionel Changeur)