The Osona region (Barcelona), being the capital city Vic, has traditionally been characterized by an important meat industry of the porcin sector. Amongst the different products elaborated in this region, the Salchichon (salami-type sausage) from Vic, has undoubtedly been outstanding against the rest of meat products.Owing to this fact, it has gained recognition for its supreme quality and flavour.

With the aim of maintaining and safeguarding the characteristics of this product, a group of meat companies from la Plana de Vic determined to find the way of protecting the prestige and quality of the Salchichon from Vic.

Following the promulgation in 1992, regarding the community Regulations on quality and protection of the geographical indications, the manufacturer companies of this product promoted the PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION OF THE SALCHICHON FROM VIC, which currently holds the corresponding European Union quality recognition.