Like you can still make Karelian pies[0] anywhere, but unless you follow the exact recipe, you can't sell them as "Karelian pies". It's good for the heritage and good for the customers.
You can also make any cheeses and wines and whatever you like, it's just how you name them and market them that's regulated.
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Not really, it's a matter of protecting heritage.
Like you can still make Karelian pies[0] anywhere, but unless you follow the exact recipe, you can't sell them as "Karelian pies". It's good for the heritage and good for the customers.
You can also make any cheeses and wines and whatever you like, it's just how you name them and market them that's regulated.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karelian_pasty