Working alongside Cornwall Councils Trading Standards we authenticate the sourcing, manufacturing, and creation of genuinely hand-crafted Cornish products. So, when you see the Made in Cornwall sticker of ‘Approved Origin’ you know it’s a genuine authentic Cornish product.
Cornwall is renowned for its creativity, craftsmanship and its wholesome food and drink. With Made in Cornwall you are not only buying excellent products, but you are also supporting talented businesses and makers, the local and circular economy and doing your bit to help protect our unique environment.
Made in Cornwall is partnered with and managed by Shop Cornish, the creators of some of Cornwall’s most prominent events. Born out of 17 years’ experience we champion local businesses, creators and producers and are proud to protect and promote Cornish provenance and showcase authentic Cornish makers and producers.
Supporting small businesses and their people, whether on your doorstep or at your cherished holiday destination, has never been more important, and we take pride in doing just that.
So, whether you’re lucky enough to live here, a holiday visitor or you’ve moved away, thank you for doing your bit and keeping Cornwall close to your heart and supporting Made in Cornwall.
Protecting the identity of genuine Cornish products since 1991.
Ranging from individual crafts people to internationally trading companies across sectors.
Each member is rigorously tested by Trading Standards to ensure their products meet the high standards of Cornish produce.
By choosing Made in Cornwall you are not only buying fabulous officially Cornish gifts or quality skills, but you are also directly supporting Cornwall’s creative and entrepreneurial heritage, as well as helping the local circular economy, and doing your bit to help protect our unique environment by reducing your carbon footprint.
Following numerous complaints about goods being called ‘Cornish’ but not being made in Cornwall, to which there was no simple legal solution, Cornwall County Council’s Trading Standards Service launched the ‘Made in Cornwall’ scheme, or Approved Origin scheme as it is officially known, in 1991 to protect the identity of genuine Cornish products.
Before products are allowed to carry the Made in Cornwall logo they need to be assessed by Trading Standards to ensure that; they are genuinely being made in Cornwall, that the business attempts to source ingredients or raw materials from within the County (with extra merit given to those that do) and that the finished products comply with the relevant UK and EU regulations.
In 2023 Cornwall Council joined forces with Shop Cornish so they can manage the Made in Cornwall Scheme. In keeping with the ethos of the Made in Cornwall scheme, Shop Cornish have the best interests of Cornwall and its creators, makers and producers at the heart. Made in Cornwall and Shop Cornish combine the perfect balance of official approved accreditation and promotion of Cornish products and services.
Covering all Sectors
From every creative sector in Cornwall, from exquisite art and homewares to food and drink, this is where you will find the most authentic, professional and highest quality of craftmanship.
Recognising the Service Industry
More recently, the scheme has been opened to include business services, which plays huge role in the Cornish economy. Service providers who join Made in Cornwall B2B must operate from within Cornwall, recruit within Cornwall and all services offered must be carried out from within Cornwall so customers can buy with confidence knowing they are supporting the local circular economy and not services outsourced outside the county.
Supporting Local Businesses
Find genuine certified Cornish producers, makers and artists trading at these Made in Cornwall specific and popular Made in Cornwall associated events.
