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Wine Labelling Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part II, No. 111, 1 April 2011, 8 pp.
Long title
Ordinance by the Federal Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, the Environment and Water Resources on the labelling of wine.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Viticulture/oenological practices Packaging/labelling Standards
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

An Ordinance to regulate the labelling of wine bottles. Article 1 lists indications which may be used on labels for quality wine. Article 3 deals with denomination of various kinds of sparkling wine. In the following the Ordinance treats issues such as indication of place of origin, of year, of content of alcohol, of volume, etc. Article 11 prescribes procedures for obtaining an award for special kinds of wine. The Ordinance consists of 17 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Repeals

Wine Act Labelling Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1997 (2008)

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Sparkling Wine Certification Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2016

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ordinance amending the Ordinance implementing Community market measures in the wine sector and the Wine Labelling Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2014

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX