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May 17, 2006 EU Wine Labeling Regulations WineScience.com is pleased to provide members with an overview of the EU wine labeling regulations. There are a number of various wine labeling requirements and we suggest that you take a close look at each of these sections to ensure that your product is in full compliance with all of the EU regulations. With the signing of the new US-EU wine agreement, the EU has provided certain benefits for US wines sold in the EU. Examples of these benefits can be found in the presentation on the new wine labeling regulations. Please note that these benefits only apply to wines from the US and not to wines from outside the US. For example, if your winery imports wine from Chile and exports that product to the EU, the wine in question will not be eligible for the benefits under the US-EU wine agreement. If you are exporting non-US wine to the EU and you have any questions about regulations governing non-US wine, please contact Jim Clawson, Chief Executive Officer at 202.463.8493 or via e-mail. This section will provide you with an overview of the EU market as well as a list of EU member countries. Presentation on New Wine Labeling Regulations This section includes an updated version of the
EU wine labeling regulations including mandatory labeling requirements
and optional information. Please note this presentation includes
the new labeling requirements and special labeling benefits US wine
producers have been granted under the new US-EU wine agreement.
For general information on the new agreement, please
read our alert. This section will provide you with information on the use of grape varietal names on US wines sold in the EU. Language Requirements for Sulphite Labeling The EU requires that an indication of sulphites be included on all wines sold in the EU. This section includes information on the presentation of the sulphites statement including any language requirements.
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