South Tyrol quality mark

The quality mark "Quality South Tyrol" is a regional quality mark carried by the state of South Tyrol . It promises tested quality in agricultural products and food from South Tyrol. It is awarded for products of South Tyrolean origin. The quality conditions of the seal go beyond the legal standard. Independent and certified control bodies check compliance with quality regulations.

history

In the post-war period, the South Tyrolean economy developed very quickly. Products from South Tyrol were increasingly valued outside the region's borders. A trademark South Tyrol was introduced for the purpose of regional economic development .

With the entry into force of the Second Statute of Autonomy in South Tyrol in 1972, extensive competencies in economic development were transferred to the State of South Tyrol. The state government entrusted the Bozen Chamber of Commerce with the new tasks. In 1976, for example, the South Tyrolean trademark was developed, which enabled strong collective marketing. The trademark was available in red, green and blue versions. At that time it was the first quality mark in Europe. Initially, the marketing and sales promotion of the South Tyrolean products apple and wine began , but the range of products was steadily expanded.

In 2004 the umbrella brand South Tyrol was launched and so it was obvious to adapt the trademark accordingly. A uniform appearance was created. In 2005 the “Quality South Tyrol” mark was created. The promised high quality comes to the fore in communication. Products that carry the quality mark are a guarantee of tested quality from South Tyrol.

Promise of the quality mark

The quality mark should serve the consumer as a distinguishing feature: it communicates the promise of production according to objective quality criteria. All products with the South Tyrol quality mark must comply with the following points:

Origin from South Tyrol
Manufacturing process tradition
Quality above the legal standard
Compliance with strict quality guidelines
Regular quality controls by certified, independent control bodies.

Legal framework

The quality mark complies with the restrictive requirements of EU law and was approved by the European Commission in 2005. It is regulated by state law No. 12/2005. The autonomous province of Bolzano is the holder and holder of the quality mark .

Controls

The South Tyrol quality mark may be used for agricultural and foodstuff products that meet the requirements and strict criteria of the respective specifications. The manufacturers are regularly visited by independent inspectors who check compliance with the manufacturing specifications.

Product groups

South Tyrolean honey with the South Tyrolean quality mark

To date there are 16 products or product groups that are allowed to bear the South Tyrol quality mark (as of October 2014):

Apple juice
Apple strudel
Berry
beer
loaf
Free range eggs
Vegetables and potatoes
grappa
honey
Cherries
Bacon and cheese dumplings
Jams
Herbs and spices
milk
beef
Dried fruit

Web links

Individual evidence

↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d South Tyrolean specialties .
↑ umbrella brand in the portal of the South Tyrolean provincial administration accessed in October 2014.
↑ Specifications and controls in the portal of the South Tyrolean provincial administration accessed in October 2014.

[S.Spezialitäten-1] South Tyrolean specialties .

[2] umbrella brand in the portal of the South Tyrolean provincial administration accessed in October 2014.

[3] Specifications and controls in the portal of the South Tyrolean provincial administration accessed in October 2014.