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#52026XC02084Publication of the Communication of an Approved Standard Amendment to Product Specification of a Geographical Indication

🇪🇺European Union··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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This law outlines the formal communication of an approved standard amendment to the product specification of a geographical indication, specifically for the 'Côtes du Roussillon Villages' PDO in France. It clarifies that the amendments do not alter the product name or associated marketing restrictions, thereby maintaining the link to the geographical area. The law is compliant with EU regulations concerning food quality and traces standards in the wine sector.

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Key Changes

  • Amendments do not alter the product name or designated products.
  • No additional marketing restrictions are imposed.
  • The amendment clarifies geographical area identification via the Official Geographic Code.

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Update product specification documentation to reference the 2024 Official Geographic Code (issued by INSEE) for identification of the geographical area and area in immediate proximity for 'Côtes du Roussillon Villages' PDO

French Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty; PDO producers and managing authorities
operational
medium

Correct and update the approval date of the demarcated parcel area within the geographical area of production in Section IV, Chapter I of the product specification

French Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty; PDO managing authorities
operational
high

Ensure all 'Côtes du Roussillon Villages' wines produced have minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 12.5%

Wine producers with 'Côtes du Roussillon Villages' PDO designation
operational
high

Ferment Carignan N grapes using carbonic maceration for wines with supplementary geographical designations 'Caramany' and 'Lesquerde'

Wine producers with 'Côtes du Roussillon Villages' PDO designations 'Caramany' and 'Lesquerde'
operational
high

Mature 'Côtes du Roussillon Villages' wines (with or without 'Latour-de-France' designation) until at least 31 January of the year following harvest before release

Wine producers with 'Côtes du Roussillon Villages' PDO designation
operational

Affected Parties

Producers of 'Côtes du Roussillon Villages' winesNational authorities in charge of agricultural regulations

Tags

geographical indication,wine regulation,EU law