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Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1416/2006 laying down specific rules on the implementation of Article 7(2) of the Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America on trade in wine concerning the protection of US names of origin in the Community.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 267, 27 September 2006, pp. 22-33.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Viticulture/oenological practices International trade Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

The European Commission has adopted the present Regulation to implement article 7 of the Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America on trade in wine, particularly as regards names of origin. The United States names of origin listed in the Annex hereby attached may be used as names of origin for wine only to designate wines of the origin indicated by such name. The competent authorities of the Member States shall take measures to ensure that any wine not labelled in conformity with these provisions is not placed on or is withdrawn from the market.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu