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Regulation (EU) No 251/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of aromatised wine products and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91| Legal instrument | Regulation |
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| Number legal act | Regulation 2014/251 |
| Original proposal | COM(2011)530  |
| CELEX number i | 32014R0251 |
| Document | 26-02-2014 |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 20-03-2014; OJ L 84 p. 14-34 |
| Effect | 27-03-2014; Entry into force Date pub. +7 See Art 37 27-03-2014; Application Partial application See Art 37 28-03-2015; Application See Art 37 |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
20.3.2014 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 84/14 |
REGULATION (EU) No 251/2014 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 26 February 2014
on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of aromatised wine products and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(2) and Article 114 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national Parliaments,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),
Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (2),
Whereas:
(1) |
Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91 (3) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 122/94 (4) have proved successful in regulating aromatised wines, aromatised wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-product cocktails (‘aromatised wine products’). However, in the light of technologic innovation, market developments and evolving consumer expectations it is necessary to update the rules applicable to the definition, description, presentation, labelling and protection of geographical indications of certain aromatised wine products, while taking into account traditional production methods. |
(2) |
Further amendments are needed as a consequence of the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, in order to align the powers conferred upon the Commission pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91 to Articles 290 and 291 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). In view of the scope of those amendments, it is appropriate to repeal Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91 and to replace it with this Regulation. Regulation (EC) No 122/94 introduced rules on flavouring and addition of alcohol applicable to some aromatised wine products, and in order to ensure clarity, those rules should be incorporated into this Regulation. |
(3) |
Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5) applies to the presentation and labelling of aromatised wine products, save as otherwise provided for in this Regulation. |
(4) |
Aromatised wine products are important for consumers, producers and the agricultural sector in the Union. The measures applicable to aromatised wine products should contribute to the attainment of a high level of consumer protection, the prevention of deceptive practices and the attainment of market transparency and fair competition. By doing so, the measures will safeguard the reputation that the Union’s aromatised wine products have achieved in the internal market and on the world market by continuing to take into account the traditional practices used in the production of aromatised wine products as well as increased demand for consumer protection and information. Technological innovation should also be taken into account in respect of the products for which such innovation serves to improve quality, without affecting the traditional character of the aromatised wine products concerned. |
(5) |
The production of aromatised wine products constitutes a major outlet for the agricultural sector of the Union, which should be emphasised by the regulatory framework. |
(6) |
In the interest of consumers, this Regulation should apply to all aromatised wine products placed on the market in the Union, whether produced in the Member States or in third countries. In order to maintain and improve the reputation of the Union’s aromatised wine products on the world market, the rules provided for in this Regulation should also apply to aromatised wine products produced in the Union for export. |
(7) |
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