#AGRT2606049ANew protected designation rules approved for Côtes de Provence
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This order approves the official rulebook for the protected designation of origin "Côtes de Provence." Wine producers using this label must follow the updated production and labeling rules in the approved specification. It also cancels the previous order from 18 July 2025, so businesses in the appellation should make sure their compliance, packaging, and certification documents match the new version.
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Key Changes
- Approves the official specification for the protected designation of origin Côtes de Provence
- Replaces the previous order from 18 July 2025
- Requires affected wine producers to align production and labeling practices with the updated rules
Obligations
What this law requires
Wineries and other operators using the protected designation of origin "Côtes de Provence" must comply with the approved cahier des charges (product and production specifications) for that appellation.
Wine producers using the protected designation of origin 'Côtes de Provence' must comply with the approved cahier des charges (official specification) as homologated by this order, including the updated production and labeling rules contained in that specification.
Operators must use the updated "Côtes de Provence" specification published with this order, because the previous version of 18 July 2025 is repealed and no longer applies.
Operators in the 'Côtes de Provence' appellation must update their compliance, packaging, and certification documents to match the new approved version of the specification, because the previous 18 July 2025 order is abrogated.
Any business relying on the "Côtes de Provence" appellation must verify that its labeling, production, and certification practices align with the homologated official specification referenced in the Ministry publication.