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 mark furthermore certifies that the cheese meets given standards for export quality; these include the cheese having matured at least for a period of time including the summer following the year of production and meeting all standards as to size, weight, color, flavor, aroma, internal structure, thickness of rind and butterfat content.