A label of origin uses the name of a region to designate a specific agricultural product whose characteristics are fundamentally linked to that region. "Origin" should be understood in its broadest sense, referring to natural factors such as geography, soil and climate as well as human factors, traditions and manufacturing techniques that give the product its identity.
Undertaking the long process of obtaining an AOC requires that the producers and manufacturers of a region share a real determination to protect their expertise and their product. In order to file the registration document, they must form a organisation that represents all their different sectors, called an "Interprofession."
The Interprofession of Vacherin Mont-d'Or drew up a product description that defines the region of origin and the key elements of its milk production, processing, finishing, and control procedures.

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