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Ordinance on viticulture (Viticulture Ordinance).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Schwyz
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Viticulture/oenological practices Inspection Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force retroactively on 1 July 2009.
Abstract

The present Ordinance on viticulture lays down provisions relating to wine growing in the Canton of Schwyz. The Central Office for Fruit and Wine Growing is in charge of the implementation of provisions relating to viticulture. In particular, it is competent to authorize new varieties of vine plants, keep a register of all vine plants, especially of their origin, collect data on wine growing firms, inspect and monitor grape harvests, establish quantities allowed to be produced; classify grape harvests and, finally, order the eradication of vineyards illegally planted. The text consists of 29 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: Competences (I); Vine plants (II); Wines with controlled appellation of origin (III); Final provisions (IV). Two Annexes are enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.sz.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Ordonnance sur la viticulture et l'importation de vin (Ordonnance sur le vin).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2007 (2015)

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, International trade, Inspection, Classification/declassification, Institution, Special fund, Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, Standards, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Ordinance on viticulture.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2001

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Inspection, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX