Proposal for a Council Decision establishing the position to be adopted with regard to certain resolutions to be voted in the framework of the International Organisation for Vine and Wine (OIV)

The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) is an intergovernmental scientific and technical organisation active in the sector of vine, wine, wine-based drinks, table grapes, raisins and other vine products. The objectives of the OIV are (i) to inform of measures whereby the concerns of producers, consumers and other players in the vine and wine products sector may be taken into consideration, (ii) to assist other international organisations involved in standardisation activities and (iii) to contribute to international harmonisation of existing practices and standards. Currently 46 States are members of the OIV, among which 20 are Member States of the Union. The EU is not a member of the OIV.

At EU level, pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (CMO Regulation), Regulation (EC) No 2870/2000 laying down Community reference methods for the analysis of spirits drinks, and Regulation (EU) No 251/2014 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of aromatised wine products, certain resolutions adopted and published by the OIV affect EU law.

On the basis of discussions held within the group of experts meeting to prepare the General Assembly of the OIV, it can be expected that a number of resolutions producing legal effect on Union law will be on the agenda of the General Assembly for adoption. These resolutions have been extensively discussed between scientific and technical experts of the wine sector. They contribute to the international harmonisation of wine standards and they will set a framework which will ensure fair competition in the trading of wine sector products. They should therefore be supported.

EUR-Lex: COM(2017)221: Follow the progress of this proposal through the decision-making procedure http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/HIS/?uri=COM:2017:221:FIN

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