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Federal Wine Act 1985.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Federal Act on the placing on the market of wine and fruit made wine.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Viticulture/oenological practices Fruits/edible nuts Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Certification Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

A basic Act dealing with the production and marketing of wine. The text consists of 71 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Treatment of wine (2); Denomination (3); Fruit made wine (4); Wine control (5); Import and export of wine (6); Placing on the market of wine and fruit made wine (7); Penalties (8); Transitional and final provisions (9). Five Annexes are also enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wine Act - Form Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1995

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wine Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1992 (2009)

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Residues, Institution, Certification, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Federal Act amending the Wine Act 1985.

Legislation | Austria | 1998

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Viticulture/oenological practices, International trade, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX