Denomination of Origin and of Geographic Indications Regulations, 2006 (L.N. 190 of 2006). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Viticulture/oenological practices Certification Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The present Regulations apply to the utilization of denomination of origin for wines and geographic indication for table wines. Denomination of origin for wines refers to the geographical name of a viticultural region, used to produce a quality and well known product, whose characteristics are related to the natural environment and human factors. Geographic indication for table wines, refers to the geographical name of a region used for a product derived from that particular region. The geographic indications have to include a viticultural area and should produce wines with typical characteristics. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Amended by Denomination of Origin and of Geographic Indications (Amendment) Regulations, 2009 (L.N. 231 of 2009). Legislation | Malta | 2009 Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX