in force 2024-05-13 MODIFIED+968 −1,136§
Amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 32024R1143
applies from: unknown (the text changed beyond its dates, so no date that moved can be read as the application date)
dates added to the text: 2024-04-11
The heading changes from 'Applications for protection' to 'Product specification', and the former paragraph 1 listing application elements (name, applicant address, product specification, single document) is removed, with the product specification requirements from the old paragraph 2 now forming the new paragraph 1.
The list of required specification contents is reordered and altered, adding new points on categories of grapevine products and the type of geographical indication, rewording the geographical area point to refer to 'definition' delimited with regard to the link, and dropping the former point on authorities verifying compliance and their tasks, while the requirements point is reworded to refer to 'other applicable requirements' tied to producer groups rather than organisations managing the designation.
The sustainable development description clause is replaced with a reference to sustainable practices under Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, and the paragraph on third-country applications proving protection in the country of origin is removed, while the partially de-alcoholised wine provision is retained but renumbered as paragraph 3 referencing paragraph 1, point (d).
Cited: Art. 94, v1 · Art. 94, v2
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Article 94
Applications for protection Product specification
1. Applications for protection of names as designations of origin or geographical indications shall include:
(a) the name to be protected;
(b) the name and address of the applicant;
(c) a product specification, as referred to in paragraph 2; and
(d) a single document summarising the product specification referred to in paragraph 2.
2. The product specification shall enable interested parties to verify the relevant conditions of production relating to the designation of origin or geographical indication.
The product specification shall at least consist of: comprise:
(a) the name to be protected;
(b) the categories of grapevine products;
(c) the type of geographical indication, being a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication;
(d) a description of the wine or wines:
(i) in respect of a designation of origin, the principal analytical and organoleptic characteristics;
(ii) in respect of a geographical indication, the principal analytical characteristics as well as an evaluation or indication of its organoleptic characteristics;
(c) (e) where applicable, the specific oenological practices used to make the wine or wines, as well as the relevant restrictions on making them;
(d) (f) the demarcation definition of the geographical area concerned;
(e) delimited with regard to the link referred to in point (i) of this paragraph;
(g) the maximum yields per hectare;
(f) (h) an indication of the wine grape variety or varieties that the wine or wines are obtained from;
(g) (i) the details bearing out on the link referred to in Article 93(1), point (a)(i), or, as the case may be, point (b)(i):
(i) as regards a protected designation of origin, the link between the quality or characteristics of the product and the geographical environment referred to in Article 93(1), point (a)(i); the details concerning the human factors of that geographical environment may, where relevant, be limited to a description of the soil, plant material and landscape management, cultivation practices or any other relevant human contribution to the maintenance of the natural factors of the geographical environment referred to in that point;
(ii) as regards a protected geographical indication, the link between a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product, product and the geographical origin referred to in Article 93(1), point (b)(i);
(h) (j) other applicable requirements laid down in Union or national legislation or, where provided for by Member States, States or, if applicable, by an organisation which manages the protected designation of origin or the protected geographical indication, having regard to the fact a recognised producer group, provided that such requirements must be are objective, non-discriminatory and compatible with Union law;
(i) the name and address of the authorities or bodies verifying compliance with the provisions of the product specification, and their specific tasks. national law.
2. The product specification may contain a description sustainable practices in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the contribution European Parliament and of the designation Council
Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of origin or the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024on geographical indication to sustainable development. indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, as well as traditional specialities guaranteed and optional quality terms for agricultural products, amending Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) 2019/787 and (EU) 2019/1753 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 (OJ L, 2024/1143, 23.4.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1143/oj);.
3. Where the wine or wines may be partially de-alcoholised, the product specification shall also contain a description of the partially de-alcoholised wine or wines in accordance with the second subparagraph, paragraph 1, point (b), (d), mutatis mutandis, and, where applicable, the specific oenological practices used to make the partially de-alcoholised wine or wines, as well as the relevant restrictions on making them.
3. Where the application for protection concerns a geographical area in a third country, it shall contain, in addition to the elements provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2, proof that the name concerned is protected in its country of origin.