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Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of South Africa on trade in spirits

Document type
Bilateral
Field of application
Regional/restricted
Date
Oct 2, 2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX;  IUCN (ID: TRE-149280)
Language
English
Entry into force
Nov 28, 2002
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
International agreement-text Certification International trade Institution Viticulture/oenological practices
Abstract

The aim pursued by this Agreement is to facilitate and promote trade in spirits produced in South Africa and the Community. Article 2 specifies the spirits which shall be covered by these provisions. To further define the application scope, article 3 lays down definitions. The Agreement is divided into the following five Titles: (I) Reciprocal protection of spirits names and related provisions on description and presentation; (II) Import certification requirements; (III) Mutual assistance between enforcement authorities; (IV) Management of the Agreement; (V) General Provisions. Article 17 provides for the establishment of a Joint Committee which shall be in charge of the management and enforcement of the Agreement. An Annex, containing the list of the names of protected spirits, is attached.

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