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Commission Regulation (EEC) No. 3901/91 laying down certain detailed rules on the description and presentation of special wines.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 368, 31 December 1991, pp. 15 and 16.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Viticulture/oenological practices Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on 3 January 1992.
Abstract

This Regulation establishes labelling requirements with respect to certain wines. In accordance with article 1, the actual alcoholic strength by volume indicated on the labelling of liqueur wines, semi-sparkling wines and aerated semi-sparkling wines shall be expressed as a unit or half-unit percentage by volume. The actual alcoholic strength by volume indicated may not be more than 0,8 % vol more or less than the strength determined by analysis. The figure expressing the actual alcoholic strength by volume shall be followed by the symbol '% vol` and may be preceded by the words 'actual alcoholic strength` or 'actual alcohol`, or the abbreviation 'alc.`. It shall be indicated on the labelling in lettering which is not less than 3 mm high.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 753/2002 laying down certain rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No. 1493/1999 as regards the description, designation, presentation and protection of certain wine sector products.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX