This chapter aims at understanding the relation to tradition and innovation in the amendments made to GI specifications and see whether there is a difference between Protected Denominations of Origin (PDOs) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs) in terms of making the requirements more or less flexible for producers. The methodology consists in an empirical analysis of the amendments to the single documents (related to specifications) for processed meat products (class 1.2) available on the EU geographical indications register (e-Ambrosia). Ultimately, the research shows that the category PDO or PGI does not have a significant impact on the amendment of the link to origin for processed meat products, except for the origin/production of raw materials. Here a correlation has been found, showing that PDOs are more conservative than PGIs, reducing the range of options available to producers.