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This product must be described as "spirit drink" and may also use the name Slivovice in the same visual field on the front label.
This product must be described as "spirit drink" and may also use the name Slivovice in the same visual field on the front label.
This provision is without prejudice to the use of the name Slivovice for fruit spirits according to point 9.
This provision is without prejudice to the use of the name Slivovice for fruit spirits according to point 9.
Annex III, subtitle A
Annex III, subtitle A
Annex III, point 3, column 2, line 2, footnote 16 a (new)
Annex III, point 3, column 2, line 2, footnote 16 a (new)
Korn / Kornbrand 16 a
Korn / Kornbrand 16 a
16a Korn and Kornbrand are grain spirits traditionally produced in Germany and in regions of the Community where German is one of the official languages, without any additive:
16a Korn and Kornbrand are grain spirits traditionally produced in Germany and in regions of the Community where German is one of the official languages, without any additive:
- either exclusively by the distillation of a fermented mash of whole grains of wheat, barley, oats, rye or buckwheat with all their component parts, or
- either exclusively by the distillation of a fermented mash of whole grains of wheat, barley, oats, rye or buckwheat with all their component parts, or
- by the redistillation of a distillate obtained in accordance with the first indent.
- by the redistillation of a distillate obtained in accordance with the first indent.
The minimum alcoholic strength by volume of Korn shall be 32%.
The minimum alcoholic strength by volume of Korn shall be 32%.
The minimum alcoholic strength by volume of Kornbrand shall be 37,5%.
The minimum alcoholic strength by volume of Kornbrand shall be 37,5%.
According to Recital 2 of the preamble to the Commission proposal, account should continue to be taken of traditional production practices.
According to Recital 2 of the preamble to the Commission proposal, account should continue to be taken of traditional production practices.
In Germany, Korn is traditionally produced with a minimum alcohol strength of 32 %, in line with Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89.
In Germany, Korn is traditionally produced with a minimum alcohol strength of 32 %, in line with Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89.
Annex III, point 5, column 3, line 1
Annex III, point 5, column 3, line 1
Annex III, point 6, columns 2 and 3, lines 34 a and 35 (new)
Annex III, point 6, columns 2 and 3, lines 34 a and 35 (new)
Τσικουδιά/Tsikoudia Greece
Τσικουδιά/Tsikoudia Greece
Τσίπουρο/Tsipouro Greece
Τσίπουρο/Tsipouro Greece
Annex III, subtitle B
Annex III, subtitle B
Annex III, point 23, column 2, line 7, footnote 17(a) (new)
Annex III, point 23, column 2, line 7, footnote 17(a) (new)
Ouzo / Oύζο 17a
Ouzo / Oύζο 17a
17a Ouzo is an aniseed-flavoured spirit drink produced exclusively in Greece and Cyprus.
17a Ouzo is an aniseed-flavoured spirit drink produced exclusively in Greece and Cyprus .
It is produced by blending alcohols flavoured by means of distillation or maceration using aniseed and possibly fennel seed, mastic from a lentiscus indigenous to the island of Chios (pistacia lentiscus Chia or latifolia) and other aromatic seeds, plants and fruits.
It is produced by blending alcohols flavoured by means of distillation or maceration using aniseed and possibly fennel seed, mastic from a lentiscus indigenous to the island of Chios (pistacia lentiscus Chia or latifolia) and other aromatic seeds, plants and fruits.
The minimum alcoholic strength by volume of Ouzo is 37,5%.
The minimum alcoholic strength by volume of Ouzo is 37,5%.
Annex III point 23, columns 2 and 3, lines 7 a and 7 b (new)
Annex III point 23, columns 2 and 3, lines 7 a and 7 b (new)
Ouzo Μυτιλήνης/Ouzo of Mitilene ...
Ouzo Μυτιλήνης/Ouzo of Mitilene ...
Ouzo πλωμαρίου/Ouzo of Plomari ...
Ouzo πλωμαρίου/Ouzo of Plomari ...
Annex III, point 31, columns 2 and 3, lines 31 a, 31 b, 31 c and 31 d (new)
Annex III, point 31, columns 2 and 3, lines 31 a, 31 b, 31 c and 31 d (new)
Μαστίχα Χίου/Masticha of Chios
Μαστίχα Χίου/Masticha of Chios ...
Κίτρο Νάξου/Kitro of Naxos .
Κίτρο Νάξου/Kitro of Naxos ...
Κουμ Κουάτ Κέρκυρας/ Koum Kouat of Corfu
Κουμ Κουάτ Κέρκυρας/ Koum Kouat of Corfu ...
Annex III , last subtitle
Annex III , last subtitle
Other spirit drinks
Other spirit drinks
Proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on the definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks
Proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on the definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks
AGRI 17.1.2006
AGRI 17.1.2006
Niels Busk 26.1.2006
Niels Busk 26.1.2006
Katerina Batzeli, Sergio Berlato, Thijs Berman, Niels Busk, Luis Manuel Capoulas Santos, Giuseppe Castiglione, Joseph Daul, Albert Deß, Duarte Freitas, Jean-Claude Fruteau, Ioannis Gklavakis, Lutz Goepel, Bogdan Golik, Friedrich-Wilhelm Graefe zu Baringdorf, Esther Herranz García, Elisabeth Jeggle, Heinz Kindermann, Albert Jan Maat, Diamanto Manolakou, Mairead McGuinness, María Isabel Salinas García, Agnes Schierhuber, Willem Schuth, Czesław Adam Siekierski, Brian Simpson, Csaba Sándor Tabajdi, Witold Tomczak, Kyösti Virrankoski, Andrzej Tomasz Zapałowski
Katerina Batzeli, Sergio Berlato, Thijs Berman, Niels Busk, Luis Manuel Capoulas Santos, Giuseppe Castiglione, Joseph Daul, Albert Deß, Duarte Freitas, Jean-Claude Fruteau, Ioannis Gklavakis, Lutz Goepel, Bogdan Golik, Friedrich-Wilhelm Graefe zu Baringdorf, Esther Herranz García, Elisabeth Jeggle, Heinz Kindermann, Albert Jan Maat, Diamanto Manolakou, Mairead McGuinness, María Isabel Salinas García, Agnes Schierhuber, Willem Schuth, Czesław Adam Siekierski, Brian Simpson, Csaba Sándor Tabajdi, Witold Tomczak, Kyösti Virrankoski, Andrzej Tomasz Zapałowski
Pilar Ayuso, Bernadette Bourzai, Ilda Figueiredo, Stefan Kuc, James Nicholson, Markus Pieper, Zdzisław Zbigniew Podkański,
Pilar Ayuso, Bernadette Bourzai, Ilda Figueiredo, Stefan Kuc, James Nicholson, Markus Pieper, Zdzisław Zbigniew Podkański,
on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks
on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks
The Commission proposal brings together two existing regulations, clarifying the definition and presentation of spirit drinks.
The Commission proposal brings together two existing regulations, clarifying the definition and presentation of spirit drinks.
This adapts existing legislation to new technical and World Trade Organisation (WTO) requirements.
This adapts existing legislation to new technical and World Trade Organisation (WTO) requirements.
It will bring a higher level of consumer protection, prevent deceptive practices and ensure transparency in the market.
It will bring a higher level of consumer protection, prevent deceptive practices and ensure transparency in the market.
The four chapters deal with the main provisions including the type of spirit drink.
The four chapters deal with the main provisions including the type of spirit drink.
The annexes deal with technical definitions.
The annexes deal with technical definitions.
The proposal introduces three categories of spirit drink.
The proposal introduces three categories of spirit drink.
Category A contains a list of pure "spirits."
Category A contains a list of pure "spirits."
Category B lists "specific spirit drinks," which may contain ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin.
Category B lists "specific spirit drinks," which may contain ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin.
Category C covers "other spirit drinks" which contain ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin and flavouring.
Category C covers "other spirit drinks" which contain ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin and flavouring.
Stakeholders are concerned that these categories suggest some form of hierarchy and cause confusion as spirit drinks could fall into more than one category.
Stakeholders are concerned that these categories suggest some form of hierarchy and cause confusion as spirit drinks could fall into more than one category.
Traditional spirit production methods are guaranteed by "Geographical Indications" (GIs) which are based on a technical file.
Traditional spirit production methods are guaranteed by "Geographical Indications" (GIs) which are based on a technical file.
The technical file has to be submitted to the Commission.
The technical file has to be submitted to the Commission.
However, it should be up to national authorities to submit the technical file.
However, it should be up to national authorities to submit the technical file.
The proposal maintains the current EU vodka definition which states that vodka can be produced from ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin.
The proposal maintains the current EU vodka definition which states that vodka can be produced from ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin.
A number of Member States argue that this will undermine their traditional production methods.
A number of Member States argue that this will undermine their traditional production methods.
They would like vodka to be restricted to spirit produced from potatoes and grain.
They would like vodka to be restricted to spirit produced from potatoes and grain.
It is necessary that traditions are respected.
It is necessary that traditions are respected.
However there is considerable debate about what represents traditional production of vodka.
However there is considerable debate about what represents traditional production of vodka.
If a restrictive definition is adopted there will be inevitable legal challenges from countries which use other raw materials to produce vodka.
If a restrictive definition is adopted there will be inevitable legal challenges from countries which use other raw materials to produce vodka.
The proposal requires the ingredients of vodka to be labelled on the bottle.
The proposal requires the ingredients of vodka to be labelled on the bottle.
The Commission aims to give greater flexibility by shifting the competence to amend annexes from the co-decision procedure to a management committee.
The Commission aims to give greater flexibility by shifting the competence to amend annexes from the co-decision procedure to a management committee.
Finally, the use of Authenticity Indicators (AIs) needs to be agreed on.
Finally, the use of Authenticity Indicators (AIs) needs to be agreed on.
AIs are trace elements detectable by chemical analysis.
AIs are trace elements detectable by chemical analysis.
They allow products to be identified as authentic and play an essential role in the fight against counterfeit products.
They allow products to be identified as authentic and play an essential role in the fight against counterfeit products.
The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection calls on the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following amendments in its report:
The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection calls on the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following amendments in its report:
(1) Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 of 29 May 1989 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks and Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1014/90 of 24 April 1990 laying down detailed implementing rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks have proved successful in regulating the spirit drinks sector.
(1) Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 of 29 May 1989 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks and Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1014/90 of 24 April 1990 laying down detailed implementing rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks have proved successful in regulating the spirit drinks sector.
However, in the light of recent experience it is necessary to clarify the rules applicable to the definition, description, presentation and protection of certain spirit drinks.
However, in the light of recent experience it is necessary to clarify the rules applicable to the definition, description, presentation and protection of certain spirit drinks.
Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 should therefore be repealed and replaced by a new Regulation.
Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 should therefore be repealed and replaced by a new Regulation.
However, in the light of recent experience it is necessary to clarify the rules applicable to the definition, description, presentation, labelling and protection of certain spirit drinks.
However, in the light of recent experience it is necessary to clarify the rules applicable to the definition, description, presentation, labelling and protection of certain spirit drinks.
Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 and Regulation (EEC) No 1014/90 should therefore be repealed and replaced by a new Regulation
Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 and Regulation (EEC) No 1014/ 90 should therefore be repealed and replaced by a new Regulation
The provisions of both Regulations 1576/89 and 1014/90, as amended, should be
The provisions of both Regulations 1576/89 and 1014/90, as amended, should be
incorporated into the proposed new Regulation.
incorporated into the proposed new Regulation.
To remove any ambiguity, both these
To remove any ambiguity, both these
Regulations should therefore be repealed on the entry into force of the new law.
Regulations should therefore be repealed on the entry into force of the new law.
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The spirit drinks sector is important both for consumers and producers in the Community.
(2) The spirit drinks sector is important both for consumers and producers in the Community.
The measures applicable to that sector should contribute to the attainment of a high level of consumer protection, the prevention of deceptive practices, market transparency and fair competition.
The measures applicable to that sector should contribute to the attainment of a high level of consumer protection, the prevention of deceptive practices, market transparency and fair competition.
By doing so, the measures will safeguard the reputation which Community spirit drinks have achieved in the Community and on the world market by continuing to take into account the traditional practices used in the production of spirit drinks as well as increased demand for consumer protection and information.
By doing so, the measures will safeguard the reputation which Community spirit drinks have achieved in the Community and on the world market by continuing to take into account the traditional practices used in the production of spirit drinks as well as increased demand for consumer protection and information.
Technological innovation should also be taken into account where such innovation serves to improve quality.
Technological innovation should also be taken into account where such innovation serves to improve quality.
Technological innovation should also be taken into account in definitions where such innovation serves to improve quality without affecting the traditional character of the spirit drink in question.
Technological innovation should also be taken into account in definitions where such innovation serves to improve quality without affecting the traditional character of the spirit drink in question.
While it is appropriate to make provision for changes to production methods, where supported by the relevant industry, to take into account technological innovation, it is essential that such innovation does not undermine the tradionality on which the quality and reputation of the spirit drink is based.
While it is appropriate to make provision for changes to production methods, where supported by the relevant industry, to take into account technological innovation, it is essential that such innovation does not undermine the tradionality on which the quality and reputation of the spirit drink is based.
It is therefore important to ensure that innovations must be agreed and adopted as changes to the definition in question, particularly if they could affect the traditional character of the spirit.
It is therefore important to ensure that innovations must be agreed and adopted as changes to the definition in question, particularly if they could affect the traditional character of the spirit.
(3) To obtain an increased systematic
(3) To obtain an increased systematic
approach to the legislation governing spirit
approach to the legislation governing spirit
drinks, such drinks should be classified in
drinks, such drinks should be classified in
three categories according to well-defined criteria of production and labelling.
three categories according to well-defined criteria of production and labelling.
This classification is neither logical nor transparent.
This classification is neither logical nor transparent.
Furthermore, it wrongly assigns some products to a certain group and misleads consumers with regard to quality, as it differs from existing practices.
Furthermore, it wrongly assigns some products to a certain group and misleads consumers with regard to quality, as it differs from existing practices.
It also falsely suggests that that there is a quality hierarchy in relation to these products.
It also falsely suggests that that there is a quality hierarchy in relation to these products.
Article 1, point (c)
Article 1, point (c)
(c) having a minimum alcoholic strength of 15 % vol. and a maximum of 80% vol.,
(c) having a minimum alcoholic strength of 15 % vol. and a maximum of 80% vol.,
(c) having a minimum alcoholic strength of 15 % vol. and , where for direct human consumption , a maximum of 80% vol.,
(c) having a minimum alcoholic strength of 15 % vol. and , where for direct human consumption , a maximum of 80% vol.,
This is to clarify that the 80% alcohol limit applies to spirit drinks at the point of sale.
This is to clarify that the 80% alcohol limit applies to spirit drinks at the point of sale.
And ensures that the drinks defined in Annex II that have a distillation level higher than 80% can continue to be produced and to provide for Advocaat (category 41) which has a minimum strength below 15%.
And ensures that the drinks defined in Annex II that have a distillation level higher than 80% can continue to be produced and to provide for Advocaat (category 41) which has a minimum strength below 15%.
Article 1, point (d), point (i), indent 2
Article 1, point (d), point (i), indent 2
- by the maceration, or a similar process, of vegetable substances in ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin and/or distillates of agricultural origin , and/or
- by the maceration, or a similar process, of vegetable substances in ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin and/or distillates of agricultural origin , and/or
This provides greater clarification, and specifies the liquid medium used for the maceration process.
This provides greater clarification, and specifies the liquid medium used for the maceration process.
The minimum alcoholic strength provided for in point (c) shall be without prejudice to the definition of the product set out in category 41 in Annex II.
The minimum alcoholic strength provided for in point (c) shall be without prejudice to the definition of the product set out in category 41 in Annex II.
a) "spirits": the products listed in category A of Annex II;
a) "spirits": the products listed in category A of Annex II;
b) "specific spirit drinks": the products listed in category B of Annex II;
b) "specific spirit drinks": the products listed in category B of Annex II;
c) "other spirit drinks": the products listed in category C of Annex II.
c) "other spirit drinks": the products listed in category C of Annex II.
Without prejudice to the specific rules laid down for each of the products listed in category A of Annex II, "spirits" shall :
Without prejudice to the specific rules laid down for each of the products listed in category A of Annex II, "spirits" shall :
Without prejudice to the specific rules laid down for each of the products listed in Annex II, "spirits" may :
Without prejudice to the specific rules laid down for each of the products listed in Annex II, "spirits" may :
(a) undergo rounding off according to the technical definitions and requirements in Annex I and to the legislation of Member States;
(a) undergo rounding off according to the technical definitions and requirements in Annex I and to the legislation of Member States;
(c) be flavoured according to technical definitions and requirements set out in Annex I;
(c) be flavoured according to technical definitions and requirements set out in Annex I;
(d) contain added ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin or distillate (of agricultural origin);
(d) contain added ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin or distillate (of agricultural origin);
(da) be coloured according to the technical definitions and requirements set out in Annex I.
(da) be coloured according to the technical definitions and requirements set out in Annex I.
The practices listed in paragraph 1 shall be permissible for all spirit drinks without prejudice to the provisions laid down in Annex II.
The practices listed in paragraph 1 shall be permissible for all spirit drinks without prejudice to the provisions laid down in Annex II.
a) be obtained from any agricultural product listed in Annex I to the Treaty;
a) be obtained from any agricultural product listed in Annex I to the Treaty;
b) contain added ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin or distillate (of agricultural origin);
b) contain added ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin or distillate (of agricultural origin);
c) contain natural or nature-identical flavouring substances and preparations as defined in Article 1(2)(b)(i) and (ii) and in Article 1(2)(c) of Directive 88/388/EEC;
c) contain natural or nature-identical flavouring substances and preparations as defined in Article 1(2)(b)(i) and (ii) and in Article 1(2)(c) of Directive 88/388/EEC;
d) be sweetened to correspond to particular product characteristics and according to the technical definitions and requirements in Annex I to this Regulation.
d) be sweetened to correspond to particular product characteristics and according to the technical definitions and requirements in Annex I to this Regulation.
The practices listed in paragraph 1 shall respect existing traditional methods for the production of spirits.
The practices listed in paragraph 1 shall respect existing traditional methods for the production of spirits.
a) be obtained from any agricultural product listed in Annex I to the Treaty and/or foodstuff destined for human consumption;
a) be obtained from any agricultural product listed in Annex I to the Treaty and/or foodstuff destined for human consumption;
c) contain flavouring substances and preparations as defined in Directive 88/388/EEC;
c) contain flavouring substances and preparations as defined in Directive 88/388/EEC;
d) be sweetened corresponding to particular product characteristics and according to technical definitions and requirements in Annex I to this Regulation.
d) be sweetened corresponding to particular product characteristics and according to technical definitions and requirements in Annex I to this Regulation.
1 OJ L 237, 10.9.1994, p.
1 OJ L 237, 10.9.1994, p.
Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/52/EC (OJ L 204, 26.7.2006, p.
Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/52/EC (OJ L 204, 26.7.2006, p.
The classification is neither logical nor transparent.
The classification is neither logical nor transparent.
Furthermore, it wrongly assigns some products to a certain group and may mislead consumers.
Furthermore, it wrongly assigns some products to a certain group and may mislead consumers.
It also falsely suggests that there is a quality hierarchy in relation to these products.
It also falsely suggests that there is a quality hierarchy in relation to these products.
This amendment would lay down general rules for spirits production irrespective of the categories.
This amendment would lay down general rules for spirits production irrespective of the categories.