Wine Act, 2001 (Act No. XXII of 2001). Country/Territory Malta Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the control of the production, importation, marketing and advertising of wine and wine related products. Subject Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Viticulture/oenological practices Classification/declassification Authorization/permit Registration Institution Plant production Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Entry into force notes For entry into force please see section 1. Abstract The Act provides in section 3 for the licensing of vintners, i.e. persons who prepare, make or bottle wine and wine related products for sale. Decisions pf the Director of Agriculture may be appealed against with an Appeals Board constituted by the Minister of Agriculture. The Director shall also keep a register of vineyards pursuant to section 5. No person shall produce grapes for wine production unless that person is registered as a grower and the land under wine is registered. The Minister ma Full text English Website www.legal-malta.com References - Legislation Implemented by IGT Wines Production Protocols Regulations, 2007 (L.N. 167 of 2007). Legislation | Malta | 2007 Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX D.O.K. Wines Production Protocols Regulations, 2007 (L.N. 416 of 2007). Legislation | Malta | 2007 Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Certification, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Classification of Vine Varieties (Production of Wine Grapes) Regulations, 2006 (L.N. 188 of 2006). Legislation | Malta | 2006 Keyword: Classification/declassification, Viticulture/oenological practices Source: FAO, FAOLEX