The certification mark, as used by persons authorized by certifier, certifies that the goods originate in the Parma-Reggio region of Italy, specifically the zone comprising the territory of the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and Mantua on the right bank of the river Po and Bologna on the left bank of the river Reno.
The stippling is for shading purposes only and does not indicate color. The mark is lined for the colors red, blue, yellow and green, but color is not claimed as an element of the mark.
The English translation of "PARMIGIANO" is "of Parma". The English translation of "REGGIANO" is "of Reggio". The English translation of "CONSORZIO TUTELA PARMIGIANO REGGIANO" is "under the custody of the consortium for Parmigiano Reggiano".