Verification of Irish Cream and Irish Cream Liqueur
- Published on: 13 July 2020
- Last updated on: 21 December 2021
What Geographical Indication is
Geographical Indication (GI) identifies a spirit drink as originating in the territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory. This is an EU quality scheme which aims to protect the names of specific products to promote their unique characteristics, linked to their geographical origin as well as traditional know-how.
What you must do
Geographical Indication spirits placed on the market must be verified as complying with the relevant Geographical Indication technical file. The technical file sets out the technical specification of the product.
The file includes:
- details of the principal physical and chemical characteristics
- a description of the geographic area
- a description of the method for obtaining the spirit drink
Producers must undergo a verification process for:
- Irish Whiskey
- Irish Cream
- Irish Poteen/Poitín
The verification programme for Irish Cream is undertaken by the department and we have provided details of how to apply for verification as well as further detailed guidance on the process.
The verification programme for Irish whiskey and Irish Poteen/Poitín is undertaken by the Revenue Commissioners.
How to apply
Irish Cream/ Irish Cream Liqueur producers should use the form below to apply for verification:
