#52026XC02084Publication of the Communication of an Approved Standard Amendment to Product Specification of a Geographical Indication
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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
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
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
Ensure all 'Côtes du Roussillon Villages' wines produced have minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 12.5%
Ferment Carignan N grapes using carbonic maceration for wines with supplementary geographical designations 'Caramany' and 'Lesquerde'
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