Overview
- The Government of Michoacán confirmed on August 26 that carnitas received an IMPI certification mark guaranteeing authenticity, quality and origin.
- The state, through Sedeco, will administer the mark and supervise compliance with the rules of use.
- The certification codifies production standards, including specific pig types, copper or stainless-steel cazos, and slow cooking in pork lard with coarse salt.
- It recognizes key municipalities tied to the tradition such as Quiroga, Tacámbaro, Huandacareo, Uruapan and Morelia.
- Officials opened the process for producers and establishments to seek authorization to use the mark, with benefits including market differentiation, promotional support and legal protection against misuse.