"Icelandic lamb" has been registered as a Protected Designation of Origin Product in the EU

On Monday 13.03.2023, the European Commission confirmed the registration of Iceland's first Protected Designation of Origin product. "Íslenskt lambakjöt" or Icelandic lamb is the first Icelandic product to receive this certification.

We are very happy to announce that on Monday 13 March 2023 the European Commission registered the first Icelandic Protected Designation of Origin product in the EU. "Icelandic lamb" or "íslenskt lambakjöt" is meat from lambs born, raised and slaughtered in Iceland, according to the local sheep farming tradition.

This certification confirms the uniqueness of Icelandic lamb meat, its tenderness and its distinct gamey taste. Labelling of Icelandic lamb will follow specific rules and will use the collective mark "Icelandic Lamb Roaming Free Since 874" which is provided by the Icelandic Lamb Marketing Board.

For more details: https://europa.eu/!YpxwB9