D.O.K. Wines Production Protocols Regulations, 2007 (L.N. 416 of 2007). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of Malta No. 18,162, 14 December 2007, pp. B 5713-B 5754. Subject Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Viticulture/oenological practices Certification Packaging/labelling Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Regulations entered into force on 1 May 2007. Abstract These Regulations lay down the procedure to be followed for the certification of wines. Wine producers may apply to participate in the D.O.K. quality scheme in order to obtain such certification. Schedule I lays down the Production Protocol of the “Malta” D.O.K. wines, whereas Schedule II lays down the Production Protocol of the “Gozo” D.O.K. wines. These Protocols specify the conditions to obtain such denomination of origin, as regards demarcation of regions of grape production, wine growing methods, minimum natural alcoholic strength, oenological practices and processes. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Wine Act, 2001 (Act No. XXII of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit, Registration, Institution, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by D.O.K. Wines Production Protocols (Amendment) Regulations, 2011 (L.N. 168 of 2011). Legislation | Malta | 2011 Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Certification, Beverages Source: FAO, FAOLEX