Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2021 | Christiane Kirketerp De Viron Cabinet member | Agricultural Promotion Policy | — |
| 14 Dec 2021 | Christiane Kirketerp De Viron Cabinet member | Agricultural Promotion Policy | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma was set up in 1963, on the initiative of 23 producers with the objectives of safeguarding the genuine product, its tradition and the image represented by the designation ‘Parma’. Since 1970, when the first law on Parma Ham was passed, it is the official body in charge for safeguarding, protecting and promoting the the Designation of Origin “Prosciutto di Parma”. Nowadays the Consortium associates nearly 140 producers of Parma Ham. The main tasks and functions are the protection of the denomination “Parma Ham” and of the relative brand (Ducal Crown) world-wide and the Promoting and enhancing of the product.
EU Legislative Interests
Geographical Indications protection and promotion, relate regulations and fundings due to legal and/or communication activities
Communication Activities
Promotion activities regarding Geographical indications due to Prosciutto di Parma promotion in EU and in the third countries
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
We are part of OriGIn (https://www.origin-gi.com/) The Organization for an International Geographical Indications Network - oriGIn - is a non-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Geneva. Established in 2003, oriGIn is today a truly global alliance of Geographical Indications (GIs) from a large variety of sectors, representing some 500 associations of producers and other GI-related institutions from 40 countries. Accordingly, we are associated to OriGIn Italy (https://www.origin-italia.it/) and OriGIn EU
Organisation Members
https://www.prosciuttodiparma.com/en/parma-ham-producers/