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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