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Ordinance on viticulture and wine quality (Wine Quality Ordinance; WQV)(910.016).

Country/Territory
Liechtenstein
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Land & soil
Keyword
Viticulture/oenological practices Food quality control/food safety Institution Classification/declassification Packaging/labelling Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Cadastre/land registration Registration
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Western Europe
Abstract

the Ordinance regulates requirements of wine growing and measures to improve wine quality and in particular: a) keeping of a viticulture directory and vineyard cadastre; b) harvest control; c) quality requirements; d) classification and labelling of wine. The text consists of 55 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Planting of grape (II); Vintage control (III); Classification of wine (IV); Quality requirements (V); Labelling of wine (VI); Organisation and implementation (VII); penal provision and legal remedies (VIII); final provisions (IX). One Annex is enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.gesetze.li

References - Legislation

Implements

Agriculture Act (LWG) (910.0).

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2008 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Farming, Agricultural commodities, Soil pollution/quality, Public health, Procedural matters, Fiscal and market measures, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Wine Quality Ordinance.

Legislation | Liechtenstein | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX