Symbols and marks
Parmigiano-Reggiano is a product with the Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.).
Cheese produced according to the rules contained in the Production Regulation is the only cheese entitled to bear the Parmigiano-Reggiano mark.The stamps

To give consumers more and clearer information about the qualities of Parmigiano-Reggiano sold in packs, three stamps are in use from 2007. These identify the minimum maturity of the cheese in the pack, with three strengths