Consorzio Pecorino Romano

The activity of the Consortium for the Protection of Pecorino Romano Cheese focuses in particular on reaching the aims established in the statute and required by current legislation in the specific field. It can be thus summarised:

v The Consortium holds the collective brand of PDO Pecorino Romano Cheese and allows it to be used by those who request it and have a right to do so.

v It protects and supervises the manufacture and sale of PDO Pecorino Romano Cheese on the national, European, and international markets for the purpose of avoiding inappropriate use thereof, frauds, falsification and unfair competition.

v It promotes various initiatives for the protection of the typical characteristics of the product.

v It undertakes useful initiatives for the promotion of the product on all markets through information campaigns for consumers.

v It oversees the general interests of PDO Pecorino Romano Cheese.

In particular, the Consortium may:

v Act as consultant in dealing with the Public Administration.

v Propose changes in production regulations.

v Define programmes for improving the quality of the product and associated structures.

v Cooperate with the European Union, the Italian government, Italian Regions and other public and private bodies dedicated to a better valorisation and oversight of the same.

v Carry out advertising and promotional campaigns to enhance the fame and widespread use of Pecorino Romano Cheese.

v Organise plans for the formation and technical professional development of specialised workers.