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For consistency and to avoid confusion, Article 7.8 should similarly refer directly to Directive 2000/13/EC.
For consistency and to avoid confusion, Article 7.8 should similarly refer directly to Directive 2000/13/EC.
Article 8, paragraph 1
Article 8, paragraph 1
Without prejudice to Directive 2000/13/EC, the use of a term listed in category A or B of Annex II, or of a geographical indication listed in Annex III in a compound term or the allusion in the presentation of a foodstuff to any of them shall be prohibited unless the alcohol originates exclusively from the spirit drink referred to.
Without prejudice to Directive 2000/13/EC, the use of a term listed in category A or B of Annex II, or of a geographical indication listed in Annex III in a compound term or the allusion in the presentation of a foodstuff to any of them shall be prohibited unless the alcohol originates exclusively from the spirit drink referred to.
The use of a term listed in Annex II, or of a geographical indication listed in Annex III in a compound term or the allusion in the presentation of a foodstuff to any of them shall be prohibited unless the alcohol originates exclusively from the spirit drink referred to.
The use of a term listed in Annex II, or of a geographical indication listed in Annex III in a compound term or the allusion in the presentation of a foodstuff to any of them shall be prohibited unless the alcohol originates exclusively from the spirit drink referred to.
Both the current legislation (Regulations 1576/89 and 1014/90) and proposed new Regulation contain important labelling rules specifically designed to cater for particular circumstances in the spirit drinks sector.
Both the current legislation (Regulations 1576/89 and 1014/90) and proposed new Regulation contain important labelling rules specifically designed to cater for particular circumstances in the spirit drinks sector.
To ensure that the new Regulation continues to takes precedence over Directive 2000/13/EC, and in particular that the labelling provisions under Article 8.1 could not be undermined by different rules established by Directive 2000/13, the phrase ‘Without prejudice to Directive 2000/13/EC’ should be removed.
To ensure that the new Regulation continues to takes precedence over Directive 2000/13/EC, and in particular that the labelling provisions under Article 8.1 could not be undermined by different rules established by Directive 2000/13, the phrase ‘Without prejudice to Directive 2000/13/EC’ should be removed.
Article 9, paragraph 1, introductory phrase
Article 9, paragraph 1, introductory phrase
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 a spirit drink listed in 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 Annex II is mixed with:
Article 9, paragraph 2
Article 9, paragraph 2
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 category A or B of 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 category A or B of Annex II.
Article 9, paragraph 3, subparagraph 1
Article 9, paragraph 3, subparagraph 1
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 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 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 terms ‘mixed spirit drink’.
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 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 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 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’.
To ensure that the new Regulation takes precedence over Directive 2000/13/EC, and in particular that the labelling provisions under Article 8.1 could not be undermined by different rules established by Directive 2000/13, the phrase ‘Without prejudice to Directive 2000/13/EC’ should be removed.
To ensure that the new Regulation takes precedence over Directive 2000/13/EC, and in particular that the labelling provisions under Article 8.1 could not be undermined by different rules established by Directive 2000/13, the phrase ‘Without prejudice to Directive 2000/13/EC’ should be removed.
Article 10, paragraph 2
Article 10, paragraph 2
The description, presentation or labelling of a spirit drink may be supplemented by the term 'blend' only where the product has undergone blending.
The description, presentation or labelling of a spirit drink may be supplemented by the term 'blend' only where the product has undergone blending.
The description, presentation or labelling of a spirit drink may be supplemented by the term 'blend' , ‘blended’ or ‘blending’ only where the product has undergone blending.
The description, presentation or labelling of a spirit drink may be supplemented by the term 'blend' , ‘blended’ or ‘blending’ only where the product has undergone blending.
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.
Article 10, paragraph 3
Article 10, paragraph 3
If a maturation period or age is specified or suggested in the description, presentation or labelling of a spirit drink it shall refer to the youngest alcoholic component, provided that the product was aged under revenue supervision or supervision affording equivalent guarantees.
If a maturation period or age is specified or suggested in the description, presentation or labelling of a spirit drink it shall refer to the youngest alcoholic component, provided that the product was aged under revenue supervision or supervision affording equivalent guarantees.
If a maturation period or age is specified or suggested in the description, presentation or labelling of a spirit drink it shall refer to the youngest alcoholic component, and the product must have been aged under revenue supervision or supervision affording equivalent guarantees.
If a maturation period or age is specified or suggested in the description, presentation or labelling of a spirit drink it shall refer to the youngest alcoholic component, and the product must have been aged under revenue supervision or supervision affording equivalent guarantees.
In cases in which a system of graduated ageing has been employed, an average age or ageing period may be shown on the label only if a monitoring system affording sufficient guarantees and recognised by the corresponding Member State exists.
In cases in which a system of graduated ageing has been employed, an average age or ageing period may be shown on the label only if a monitoring system affording sufficient guarantees and recognised by the corresponding Member State exists.
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'.
This ambiguity should be removed.
This ambiguity should be removed.
Furthermore, in view of the fact that for over 100 years, major spirit drinks have been produced in the EU by means of a graduated ageing system (known as 'criaderas y soleras'), advantage should be taken of the proposed revision in order to incorporate a specific reference to that system.
Furthermore, in view of the fact that for over 100 years, major spirit drinks have been produced in the EU by means of a graduated ageing system (known as 'criaderas y soleras'), advantage should be taken of the proposed revision in order to incorporate a specific reference to that system.
Article 12, paragraph 1
Article 12, paragraph 1
The particulars provided for in this Regulation shall be given in one or more official languages of the Community in such a way that the final consumer can easily understand each of those items of information, unless consumers are provided with the information by other means.
The particulars provided for in this Regulation shall be given in one or more official languages of the Community in such a way that the final consumer can easily understand each of those items of information, unless consumers are provided with the information by other means.
The particulars provided for in this Regulation shall be given in one or more official languages of the Community in accordance with Article 16 of Directive 2000/13/EC.
The particulars provided for in this Regulation shall be given in one or more official languages of the Community in accordance with Article 16 of Directive 2000/13/EC.
The rules for the labelling of foodstuffs are already covered by the general labelling directive 2000/13/EC.
The rules for the labelling of foodstuffs are already covered by the general labelling directive 2000/13/EC.
Article 15, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1
Article 15, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1
Applications for a geographical indication to be included 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 included 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 accompanied by a technical file including the specifications with which the spirit drink concerned must comply.
Such applications shall be accompanied by a technical file including the specifications with which the spirit drink concerned must comply.
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 included in Annex III shall be submitted to the Commission by the relevant authority of the Member State of origin of the spirit drink in question, 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 included in Annex III shall be submitted to the Commission by the relevant authority of the Member State of origin of the spirit drink in question, in one of the official Community languages or accompanied by a translation into one of the official Community languages.
For the avoidance of doubt, and consistent with the rules which apply in respect of quality wines, it should be made clear that applications for GI status must have the support of, and be submitted by, the relevant authority of the Member State of origin of the spirit drink(s) in question.
For the avoidance of doubt, and consistent with the rules which apply in respect of quality wines, it should be made clear that applications for GI status must have the support of, and be submitted by, the relevant authority of the Member State of origin of the spirit drink(s) in question.
Article 15, paragraph 2, point (b)
Article 15, paragraph 2, point (b)
(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 ;
(b) a description of the spirit drink including the principal physical and/or chemical and/or microbiological and/or organoleptic characteristics of the product;
(b) a description of the spirit drink including the principal physical and/or chemical and/or microbiological and/or organoleptic characteristics of the product;
Given that national authorities will be responsible for determining the specifications with which a spirit drink must comply in order to be considered a geographical indication, it is assumed that, for the purposes of an application for registration, the description of the spirit drink in question should be supported by one or more of the optional characteristics listed.
Given that national authorities will be responsible for determining the specifications with which a spirit drink must comply in order to be considered a geographical indication, it is assumed that, for the purposes of an application for registration, the description of the spirit drink in question should be supported by one or more of the optional characteristics listed.
For the avoidance of doubt, this should be clarified in the proposed wording.
For the avoidance of doubt, this should be clarified in the proposed wording.
Also, since the registration clearly only relates to spirit drinks, the reference to a possible other ‘foodstuff’ should be removed.
Also, since the registration clearly only relates to spirit drinks, the reference to a possible other ‘foodstuff’ should be removed.
Article 15, paragraph 2, point (g)
Article 15, paragraph 2, point (g)
(g) the name and contact address of the applicant.
(g) the name and contact address of the applicant.
(g) the name and contact address of the relevant authority of the applicant country.
(g) the name and contact address of the relevant authority of the applicant country.
For the avoidance of doubt, and consistent with the approach proposed in Article 15.1, it should be made clear that the relevant national authority will be responsible for the technical file in support of applications for GI status.
For the avoidance of doubt, and consistent with the approach proposed in Article 15.1, it should be made clear that the relevant national authority will be responsible for the technical file in support of applications for GI status.
Article 16
Article 16
Geographical indications protected under Regulation (EC) No 1576/89
Geographical indications protected under Regulation (EC) No 1576/89
For each geographical indication protected under Regulation (EC) No 1576/89 at the time of the entry into force of this Regulation a technical file shall be submitted to the Commission not later than seven years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
For each geographical indication protected under Regulation (EC) No 1576/89 at the time of the entry into force of this Regulation a technical file shall be submitted to the Commission not later than seven years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
The technical file shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, Series C, after examination by the Commission.
The technical file shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, Series C, after examination by the Commission.
In case no technical file is published within seven years from entry into force of this Regulation the geographical indication will cease to be protected.
In case no technical file is published within seven years from entry into force of this Regulation the geographical indication will cease to be protected.
Such a measure will impose an additional administrative burden on both the Member States and the Commission without any additional benefit.
Such a measure will impose an additional administrative burden on both the Member States and the Commission without any additional benefit.
Article 19
Article 19
The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Spirit Drinks, hereinafter referred to as "the Committee".
The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Spirit Drinks, hereinafter referred to as "the Committee".
Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.
Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.
The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month .
The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month .
The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.
The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.
The Commission shall be assisted by the Regulatory Committee for Spirit Drinks, hereinafter referred to as "the Committee".
The Commission shall be assisted by the Regulatory Committee for Spirit Drinks, hereinafter referred to as "the Committee".
The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months .
The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months .
The Commission proposes to make use of a management committee in spite of the fact that this regulation does not seek to ensure the proper functioning of the organisation of a market.
The Commission proposes to make use of a management committee in spite of the fact that this regulation does not seek to ensure the proper functioning of the organisation of a market.
The task of the spirits regulation committee is to adapt and update legislation, for which a regulatory committee would be more appropriate.
The task of the spirits regulation committee is to adapt and update legislation, for which a regulatory committee would be more appropriate.
Article 20
Article 20
The Annexes shall be amended in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 19(2).
The Annexes shall be amended in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 19(2).
Annexes I and III shall be amended in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 19(2).
Annexes I and III shall be amended in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 19(2).
Amendments to the definitions of the various types of spirit drink are such a crucial part of the regulation that it should only be possible for such amendments to be made by the European Parliament and the Council acting jointly under the codecision procedure, and not by a committee as proposed by the Commission.
Amendments to the definitions of the various types of spirit drink are such a crucial part of the regulation that it should only be possible for such amendments to be made by the European Parliament and the Council acting jointly under the codecision procedure, and not by a committee as proposed by the Commission.
Article 22, point (c)
Article 22, point (c)
(c) to derogate from certain provisions of this Regulation, in duly justified cases.
(c) to derogate from certain provisions of this Regulation, in duly justified cases.
Annex I, point 4, first paragraph
Annex I, point 4, first paragraph
In the preparation of spirit drinks, the addition of water, possibly distilled or demineralised, shall be authorised, provided that the quality of the water conforms to the national provisions adopted in implementation of Council Directive 80/777/EEC and Council Directive 80/778/EEC and that the water added does not change the nature of the product.
In the preparation of spirit drinks, the addition of water, possibly distilled or demineralised, shall be authorised, provided that the quality of the water conforms to the national provisions adopted in implementation of Council Directive 80/777/EEC and Council Directive 80/778/EEC and that the water added does not change the nature of the product.
In the preparation of spirit drinks, the addition of water, possibly distilled or demineralised, shall be authorised, provided that the quality of the water conforms to the national provisions adopted in implementation of Council Directive 80/777/EEC and Council Directive 98/83/EC and that the water added does not change the nature of the product.
In the preparation of spirit drinks, the addition of water, possibly distilled or demineralised, shall be authorised, provided that the quality of the water conforms to the national provisions adopted in implementation of Council Directive 80/777/EEC and Council Directive 98/83/EC and that the water added does not change the nature of the product.
The reference to the Drinking Water Directive should be updated.
The reference to the Drinking Water Directive should be updated.
Annex I, point 5, second paragraph
Annex I, point 5, second paragraph
The spirit drink so produced shall be of the same specific type of spirit drink as the original spirit drinks before blending.
The spirit drink so produced shall be of the same specific type of spirit drink as the original spirit drinks before blending.
The spirit drink so produced shall be of the same type of spirit drink as the original spirit drinks before blending.
The spirit drink so produced shall be of the same type of spirit drink as the original spirit drinks before blending.
Annex I, point 5 a (new)
Annex I, point 5 a (new)
(5a) Authenticity indicators:
(5a) Authenticity indicators:
For the purposes of consumer and trademark protection, spirit drinks may contain trace substances serving as indicators of the authenticity of the trademark, where provided for in the spirit drink definition.
F or the purposes of consumer and trademark protection, spirit drinks may contain trace substances serving as indicators of the authenticity of the trademark, where provided for in the spirit drink definition.
Such substances shall be food derivatives and shall be present in concentrations of less than 0,1% by weight/volume of product, without altering the taste and characteristics of the final product.
Such substances shall be food derivatives and shall be present in concentrations of less than 0,1% by weight/volume of product, without altering the taste and characteristics of the final product.
Authenticity indicators provide consumers with a guarantee as to the authenticity of the product and the trademark.
Authenticity indicators provide consumers with a guarantee as to the authenticity of the product and the trademark.
Annex I, point 13
Annex I, point 13