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. Full text Other Website ec.europa.eu Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force European Union - South Africa - reset zoom out zoom in