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.