Le denominazioni approvate erano già legalmente protette o consacrate dall'uso negli Stati membri e riguardano numerose categorie di prodotti, in particolare formaggi, carni fresche, prodotti a base di carne, ortofrutticoli, grassi (olii, burro) e prodotti diversi (bevande, miele, dolciumi, ...).
The list consists of names which are already protected in law or accepted as customary usages in the Member States. A wide variety of products are covered, including cheese, fresh meats, meat-based products, fruit and vegetables, oils and fats (butter, vegetable oils) and some miscellaneous items (drinks, honey, confectionery, etc.).
