Article L431-3 of the French Consumer Code
An official visual identification sign, known as the “appellation d’origine contrôlée” logo, within the meaning of Article 2 of Article 6 ter of the Paris Convention of 20 March 1883 for the Protection of Industrial Property, shall be used in any presentation of agricultural products and foodstuffs benefiting from an appellation d’origine contrôlée, with the exception of wines, spirit drinks and intermediate products. The model of the official logo and…