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Regulation on the protected designation of origin for wine.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Zug
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural development Viticulture/oenological practices Food quality control/food safety Fraud Plant production
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Regulation enters into force on 1 July 2009.
Abstract

The present Regulation implements, inter alia, the Introductory Agriculture Law of 29 June 2000. Article 1 establishes that the term «controlled designation of origin» shall only be used for wine made of first class grapes. The text – consisting of 11 articles – deals with the following aspects: demarcation of production areas, designation, vine types, cultivation methods, minimum sugar content, maximum yield per unit aerea, enforcement and costs, and entry into force.

Full text
German
Website
www.zug.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Ordinance on monitoring and control of pests in agriculture.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2007

Keyword: Agricultural development, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Registration, Authorization/permit, Institution, Offences/penalties, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX