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