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Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1622/2000 laying down certain detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No. 1493/1999 on the common organization of the market in wine and establishing a Community code of oenological practices and processes.

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Abstract
Without prejudice to the general rules on foodstuffs, oenological practices and processes are governed by the Community rules laid down in Chapter I of Title V of Regulation (EC) No. 1493/1999 and the Annexes thereto. In addition, the present Regulation sets out the Community code of oenological practices and processes. The latter contains detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No. 1493/1999, particularly those provisions relating to products intended for use in winemaking (Title I) and oenological practices and processes authorized in the Community (Titles II and III).
The Regulation consists of the following four Titles: (I) Requirements for certain grapes and grape musts; (II) Oenological practices and processes; (III) Experimental use of new oenological practices; (IV) Final provisions. In addition, 18 Annexes are attached. Annex IV lays down restrictions on the use of certain substances. Annex V establishes purity criteria.
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Entry into force notes
The Regulation came into force on 20 August 2000.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Official Journal L 194, 31 July 2000, pp. 1-44.
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English

Legislation status
repealed
Legislation Amendment
No