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In order to be marketed for human consumption under one of the names listed in Annex II to this Regulation, a spirit drink shall comply with the definition and requirements applicable to the category to which it belongs.
In order to be marketed for human consumption under one of the names listed in Annex II to this Regulation, a spirit drink shall comply with the definition and requirements applicable to the category to which it belongs.
Spirit drinks which do not meet the specifications laid down for products defined in Annex II shall not bear the names assigned therein to those products .
Spirit drinks which do not meet the specifications laid down for products defined in Annex II shall not bear the names assigned therein to those products .
They shall be described as “spirit drinks” or “spirits”.
They shall be described as “spirit drinks” or “spirits”.
That description shall not be complemented, substituted or altered.
That description shall not be complemented, substituted or altered.
As the three-fold classification should be deleted it is inappropriate to talk about sales denominations in relation to those categories, but rather maintain the status quo .
As the three-fold classification should be deleted it is inappropriate to talk about sales denominations in relation to those categories, but rather maintain the status quo .
Spirits drinks which meet the specifications for the products defined in category C of Annex II shall bear the sales denomination "spirit drink".
Spirits drinks which meet the specifications for the products defined in category C of Annex II shall bear the sales denomination "spirit drink".
These provisions are covered in the revised Article 7 paragraph 1, which covers sales denominations in the absence of the three categories
These provisions are covered in the revised Article 7 paragraph 1, which covers sales denominations in the absence of the three categories
Where a spirit drink meets the definition of more than one specific type of spirit drink, it may be sold under one or more of the names listed for those specific types of spirit drink in Annex II .
Where a spirit drink meets the definition of more than one specific type of spirit drink, it may be sold under one or more of the names listed for those specific types of spirit drink in Annex II .
Where a spirit drink meets the definition of more than one category of spirit drink in Annex II , it may be sold under one or more of the names listed for those categories .
Where a spirit drink meets the definition of more than one category of spirit drink in Annex II , it may be sold under one or more of the names listed for those categories .
The use of “specific type of spirit drink” here creates confusion.
The use of “specific type of spirit drink” here creates confusion.
Without prejudice to paragraph 8 and Article 8(1) , the names referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not be used to describe or present in any way whatsoever any drink other than the spirit drink for which those names are listed in Annex II.
Without prejudice to paragraph 8 and Article 8(1) , the names referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not be used to describe or present in any way whatsoever any drink other than the spirit drink for which those names are listed in Annex II.
Both Article 7.8 (concerning the use of generic names in a list of ingredients) and Article 8.1 (concerning reference to certain spirit drinks in a compound name or a foodstuff’s presentation) make exceptions from the general rule that the name of a defined spirit can only be used on a spirit meeting the relevant definition.
Both Article 7.8 (concerning the use of generic names in a list of ingredients) and Article 8.1 (concerning reference to certain spirit drinks in a compound name or a foodstuff’s presentation) make exceptions from the general rule that the name of a defined spirit can only be used on a spirit meeting the relevant definition.
The wording of Article 7.4 needs to be amended to ensure that it does not contradict or compromise these subsequent provisions.
The wording of Article 7.4 needs to be amended to ensure that it does not contradict or compromise these subsequent provisions.
The geographical indications listed in Annex III may only be supplemented in accordance with the information contained in the relevant technical file provided for under Article 15(1).
The geographical indications listed in Annex III may only be supplemented in accordance with the information contained in the relevant technical file provided for under Article 15(1).
It is important that any terms used to supplement geographical indications (GIs) should be covered in the technical file that will be required for all GIs.
It is important that any terms used to supplement geographical indications (GIs) should be covered in the technical file that will be required for all GIs.
This will ensure protection for the GIs.
This will ensure protection for the GIs.
The names of spirit drinks listed in Annex II may be supplemented by geographical indications other than those listed in Annex III, provided that they do not mislead consumers.
The names of spirit drinks listed in Annex II may be supplemented by geographical indications other than those listed in Annex III, provided that they do not mislead consumers.
This provision should therefore be maintained in the new Regulation .
This provision should therefore be maintained in the new Regulation .
All other references to Directive 2000/13 (Articles 6,8.1,9.3 and 29(d) make no such qualification referring to national implementing rules.
All other references to Directive 2000/13 (Articles 6,8.1,9.3 and 29(d) make no such qualification referring to national implementing rules.
The use of or allusion to a term listed in category A or B of Annex II, or of a geographical indication listed in Annex III, in a compound term shall be prohibited in the presentation of a foodstuff unless the alcohol originates exclusively from the spirit drink referred to.
The use of or allusion to a term listed in category A or B of Annex II, or of a geographical indication listed in Annex III, in a compound term shall be prohibited in the presentation of a foodstuff unless the alcohol originates exclusively from the spirit drink referred to.
Such compound terms shall appear in addition to the sales description.
Such compound terms shall appear in addition to the sales description.
The amendment clarifies the proposed prohibition on use of, or allusion to, defined terms for certain spirit drinks in a compound term (e.g.
The amendment clarifies the proposed prohibition on use of, or allusion to, defined terms for certain spirit drinks in a compound term (e.g.
‘Brandy Cream’) unless that spirit is the sole alcoholic constituent, and maintains the current requirement of Regulation 1576/89 that compound terms may only be used in addition to the compulsory sales denomination.
‘Brandy Cream’) unless that spirit is the sole alcoholic constituent, and maintains the current requirement of Regulation 1576/89 that compound terms may only be used in addition to the compulsory sales denomination.
Article 8, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 8, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1 a (new)
As regards spirit drinks, such compound terms shall only be permitted in the description, presentation or labelling of liqueurs, and shall appear in addition to the sales description.
As regards spirit drinks, such compound terms shall only be permitted in the description, presentation or labelling of liqueurs, and shall appear in addition to the sales description.
Current legislation (Regulations 1576/89 and 1014/90, confirmed by a 1998 European Court judgement (Case C-136/96)), permits compound terms referring to a defined spirit name only (i) in respect of liqueurs (e.g.
Current legislation (Regulations 1576/89 and 1014/90, confirmed by a 1998 European Court judgement (Case C-136/96)), permits compound terms referring to a defined spirit name only (i) in respect of liqueurs (e.g.
‘Whisky Cream’) and (ii) in addition to the sales description.
‘Whisky Cream’) and (ii) in addition to the sales description.
It is important to maintain this provision to ensure consumers and producers continue to be protected against misleading labelling, such as spirit drinks comprising whisky diluted below its minimum alcoholic strength being sold as ‘whisky spirits’ or ‘whisky water’.
It is important to maintain this provision to ensure consumers and producers continue to be protected against misleading labelling, such as spirit drinks comprising whisky diluted below its minimum alcoholic strength being sold as ‘whisky spirits’ or ‘whisky water’.
Article 8, paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8, paragraph 1 a (new)
Use of the compound terms referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be permitted where a spirit drink defined in category A or B of Annex II, or listed in Annex III, has been diluted with water so that the alcoholic strength of the product is below the minimum strength for the spirit in question.
Use of the compound terms referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be permitted where a spirit drink defined in category A or B of Annex II, or listed in Annex III, has been diluted with water so that the alcoholic strength of the product is below the minimum strength for the spirit in question.
This amendment is essential to safeguard the essential principles concerning the use of defined terms and to protect consumers and producers from misleading labelling (e.g. by ensuring a defined spirit diluted below its minimum alcoholic strength cannot be described as, for example, 'Rum Water', 'Brandy Water' or ‘Whisky Water’).
This amendment is essential to safeguard the essential principles concerning the use of defined terms and to protect consumers and producers from misleading labelling (e.g. by ensuring a defined spirit diluted below its minimum alcoholic strength cannot be described as, for example, 'Rum Water', 'Brandy Water' or ‘Whisky Water’).
Article 9, paragraph 1
Article 9, paragraph 1
The sales denomination ‘spirit drink’ shall be shown clearly and visibly in a prominent position on the label where a spirit drink listed in category A of Annex II is mixed with:
The sales denomination ‘spirit drink’ shall be shown clearly and visibly in a prominent position on the label where a spirit drink listed in category A of Annex II is mixed with:
The sales denomination ‘spirit drink’ shall be shown clearly and visibly in a prominent position on the label where one of the following spirit drinks:
The sales denomination ‘spirit drink’ shall be shown clearly and visibly in a prominent position on the label where one of the following spirit drinks:
- whisky or whiskey,
- whisky or whiskey,
- grain spirit/grain brandy,
- grain spirit/grain brandy,
- wine spirit or brandy,
- wine spirit or brandy,
- grape marc spirit,
- grape marc spirit,
- raisin spirit,
- raisin spirit,
- fruit spirit other than products defined in this paragraph as spirit drinks (preceded by the name of the fruit) produced by maceration and distillation,
- fruit spirit other than products defined in this paragraph as spirit drinks (preceded by the name of the fruit) produced by maceration and distillation,
- cider spirit, cider brandy and perry spirit (Article 7c of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1014/90)
- cider spirit, cider brandy and perry spirit (Article 7c of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1014/90)
is mixed with
is mixed with
a) one or more spirit drinks, and/or
a) one or more spirit drinks, and/or
b) one or more distillates (of agricultural origin), and/or
b) one or more distillates (of agricultural origin), and/or
c) ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin.
c) ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin.
That sales denomination shall not be complemented, substituted or altered.
That sales denomination shall not be complemented, substituted or altered.
The suggested wording follows on from the deletion to the three-fold classification in general terms and maintains the status quo.
The suggested wording follows on from the deletion to the three-fold classification in general terms and maintains the status quo.
It is also suggested replacing the word “supplemented” by “substituted” as it is believed this was the Commission’s intention.
It is also suggested replacing the word “supplemented” by “substituted” as it is believed this was the Commission’s intention.
Paragraph 1 shall not apply to the description, presentation or labelling of mixtures referred to in that paragraph if they meet one of the definitions laid down in Annex II.
Paragraph 1 shall not apply to the description, presentation or labelling of mixtures referred to in that paragraph if they meet one of the definitions laid down in Annex II.
The suggested wording follows on from the deletion of the three-fold classification of spirit drinks .
The suggested wording follows on from the deletion of the three-fold classification of spirit drinks .
Without prejudice to Directive 2000/13/EC, the description, presentation or labelling of the products resulting from the mixtures referred to in paragraph 1 may only show one of the terms listed in category A or B of Annex II to this Regulation if that term does not form part of the sales denomination but is solely listed in the same visual field with the listing of all the alcoholic ingredients contained in the mixture, preceded by the term ‘mixed spirit drink’.
Without prejudice to Directive 2000/13/EC, the description, presentation or labelling of the products resulting from the mixtures referred to in paragraph 1 may only show one of the terms listed in category A or B of Annex II to this Regulation if that term does not form part of the sales denomination but is solely listed in the same visual field with the listing of all the alcoholic ingredients contained in the mixture, preceded by the term ‘mixed spirit drink’.
Without prejudice to Directive 2000/13/EC, the description, presentation or labelling of the products resulting from the mixtures referred to in paragraph 1 may only show one or more of the terms listed in Annex II to this Regulation if that term does not form part of the sales denomination but is solely listed in the same visual field with the listing of all the alcoholic ingredients contained in the mixture, preceded by the terms ‘mixed spirit drink’.
Without prejudice to Directive 2000/13/EC, the description, presentation or labelling of the products resulting from the mixtures referred to in paragraph 1 may only show one or more of the terms listed in Annex II to this Regulation if that term does not form part of the sales denomination but is solely listed in the same visual field with the listing of all the alcoholic ingredients contained in the mixture, preceded by the terms ‘mixed spirit drink’.
The wording is ambiguous in referring to “one” of the defined terms when the intention is clearly that, if any such reference is made, it must be listed along with all other alcoholic ingredients, which could include more than one spirit drink.
The wording is ambiguous in referring to “one” of the defined terms when the intention is clearly that, if any such reference is made, it must be listed along with all other alcoholic ingredients, which could include more than one spirit drink.
For the avoidance of doubt that the new Regulation covers all variations of the term ‘blend’, the wording should be revised accordingly
For the avoidance of doubt that the new Regulation covers all variations of the term ‘blend’, the wording should be revised accordingly
The wording of the proposed new Regulation is potentially ambiguous compared with Regulation 1576/89, Art 7.2(d) which makes clear that “…a maturation period may be specified only where it refers to the youngest alcoholic component and provided that the product was aged under revenue supervision or supervision affording equivalent guarantees”.
The wording of the proposed new Regulation is potentially ambiguous compared with Regulation 1576/89, Art 7.2(d) which makes clear that “…a maturation period may be specified only where it refers to the youngest alcoholic component and provided that the product was aged under revenue supervision or supervision affording equivalent guarantees”.
Article 14, paragraph 1, point (a)
Article 14, paragraph 1, point (a)
(a) any direct or indirect commercial use in respect of products not covered by the registration in so far as those products are comparable to the product registered under that geographical indication or insofar as such use exploits the reputation of the registered geographical indication;
(a) any direct or indirect commercial use in respect of products not covered by the registration in so far as those products are comparable to the product registered under that geographical indication or insofar as such use exploits the reputation of the registered geographical indication;
(a) any direct or indirect commercial use thereof in respect of any spirit drink not covered by the registration and relevant national rules, or in respect of any other product, insofar as such use exploits the reputation of the registered geographical indication;
(a) any direct or indirect commercial use thereof in respect of any spirit drink not covered by the registration and relevant national rules, or in respect of any other product, insofar as such use exploits the reputation of the registered geographical indication;
The proposed wording of Article 14.1(a) leaves room for doubt regarding the extent of the protection from non-complying products.
The proposed wording of Article 14.1(a) leaves room for doubt regarding the extent of the protection from non-complying products.
It is essential to ensure that (i) ‘comparable products’ would cover all spirit drinks (and not just, as might be inferred, only the same type of spirit as the GI in question), and (ii) the reference to ‘the registration’ takes into account all the requisites of the technical file listed under Article 15.2, including national rules relating to GI products, to ensure the enforceability of the latter in all EU Member States.
It is essential to ensure that (i) ‘comparable products’ would cover all spirit drinks (and not just, as might be inferred, only the same type of spirit as the GI in question), and (ii) the reference to ‘the registration’ takes into account all the requisites of the technical file listed under Article 15.2, including national rules relating to GI products, to ensure the enforceability of the latter in all EU Member States.
Article 14, paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14, paragraph 1 a (new)
Spirits sold under a geographical indication shall comply with all production, labelling and presentation provisions under the national legislation relating to the geographical indication in its country or countries of origin.
Spirits sold under a geographical indication shall comply with all production, labelling and presentation provisions under the national legislation relating to the geographical indication in its country or countries of origin.
The preceding proposed Amendment to Article 14.1(a) clarifies the situation for protection against misuse of a geographical indication by a non-complying product.
The preceding proposed Amendment to Article 14.1(a) clarifies the situation for protection against misuse of a geographical indication by a non-complying product.
However, provisions should also require, in a new point 2, to oblige spirit drinks with a geographical indication, such as Cognac, Brandy de Jerez etc, to comply with all the production, labelling and presentation rules in the technical file which justifies their EU registration as a GI (as set out in the proposal’s Article 15).
However, provisions should also require, in a new point 2, to oblige spirit drinks with a geographical indication, such as Cognac, Brandy de Jerez etc, to comply with all the production, labelling and presentation rules in the technical file which justifies their EU registration as a GI (as set out in the proposal’s Article 15).
Article 14, paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14, paragraph 2 a (new)
Spirit drinks bearing a geographical indication listed in Annex III shall comply with all production, labelling, presentation and other specifications included in the technical file provided for under Article 15(1).
Spirit drinks bearing a geographical indication listed in Annex III shall comply with all production, labelling, presentation and other specifications included in the technical file provided for under Article 15(1).
Spirits bearing a protected geographical indication should only be permitted to be sold if they comply with contents of the technical file.
Spirits bearing a protected geographical indication should only be permitted to be sold if they comply with contents of the technical file.
The technical file shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, Series C .
The technical file shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, Series C .
Applications for a geographical indication to be listed in Annex III shall be submitted to the Commission in one of the official Community languages or accompanied by a translation into one of the official Community languages.
Applications for a geographical indication to be listed in Annex III shall be submitted to the Commission in one of the official Community languages or accompanied by a translation into one of the official Community languages.
Such applications shall be duly substantiated by the Member State and shall include a technical file setting out the specifications with which the spirit drink concerned must comply.
Such applications shall be duly substantiated by the Member State and shall include a technical file setting out the specifications with which the spirit drink concerned must comply.
The main elements of the specifications in the technical file , as referred to in paragraph 2, shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, C Series .
The main elements of the specifications in the technical file , as referred to in paragraph 2, shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, C Series .
With regard to geographical indications within the Community, the application shall be made by the Member State of origin of the spirit drink.
With regard to geographical indications within the Community, the application shall be made by the Member State of origin of the spirit drink.
Within three months of the date of that publication any natural or legal person that has a legitimate interest may object to the geographical indication to be included in Annex III on the grounds that the conditions provided for in this Regulation are not fulfilled.
Within three months of the date of that publication any natural or legal person that has a legitimate interest may object to the geographical indication to be included in Annex III on the grounds that the conditions provided for in this Regulation are not fulfilled.
The objection must be duly substantiated.
The objection must be duly substantiated.
Within three months of the date of the publication referred to in the first subparagraph, any natural or legal person that has a legitimate interest may object to the geographical indication to be included in Annex III on the grounds that the conditions provided for in this Regulation are not fulfilled.
Within three months of the date of the publication referred to in the first subparagraph, any natural or legal person that has a legitimate interest may object to the geographical indication to be included in Annex III on the grounds that the conditions provided for in this Regulation are not fulfilled.
The new text will make clear that applications for geographical indications must have the support of, and be submitted by, the Member State of origin.
The new text will make clear that applications for geographical indications must have the support of, and be submitted by, the Member State of origin.
(b) a description of the spirit drink including principal physical, chemical, microbiological and/or organoleptic characteristics of the product or the foodstuff;
(b) a description of the spirit drink including principal physical, chemical, microbiological and/or organoleptic characteristics of the product or the foodstuff;