Commission Regulation (EEC) No. 3901/91 laying down certain detailed rules on the description and presentation of special wines.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Regulation establishes labelling requirements with respect to certain wines. In accordance with article 1, the actual alcoholic strength by volume indicated on the labelling of liqueur wines, semi-sparkling wines and aerated semi-sparkling wines shall be expressed as a unit or half-unit percentage by volume. The actual alcoholic strength by volume indicated may not be more than 0,8 % vol more or less than the strength determined by analysis. The figure expressing the actual alcoholic strength by volume shall be followed by the symbol '% vol` and may be preceded by the words 'actual alcoholic strength` or 'actual alcohol`, or the abbreviation 'alc.`. It shall be indicated on the labelling in lettering which is not less than 3 mm high.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on 3 January 1992.
Notes
Regulation (EEC) No. 1069/87 is hereby repealed.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Official Journal L 368, 31 December 1991, pp. 15 and 16.
Source language
English
Legislation status
repealed
Legislation Amendment
No