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(1) The title of these Regulations is the Wine (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2024.
(2) These Regulations apply in relation to Wales.
(3) These Regulations come into force on 15 July 2024.
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In Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 of 17 October 2018 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards applications for protection of designations of origin, geographical indications and traditional terms in the wine sector, the objection procedure, restrictions of use, amendments to product specifications, cancellation of protection, and labelling and presentation, in Article 53, after paragraph 6 insert—“
7. 
No person may market a product in Wales using a term mentioned in paragraph 8 unless the product is a wine made exclusively from grapes naturally frozen on the vine.
8. 
The terms referred to in paragraph 7 are:
(a) ‘ice wine’;
(b) ‘icewine’;
(c) ‘ice-wine’;
(d) a term similar to a term mentioned in point (a), (b) or (c);
(e) a term having the same meaning as a term mentioned in point (a), (b) or (c) in a language other than English;
(f) a term having a similar meaning to a term mentioned in point (a), (b) or (c) in a language other than English.”.
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(1) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/934 of 12 March 2019 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards wine-growing areas where the alcoholic strength may be increased, authorised oenological practices and restrictions applicable to the production and conservation of grapevine products, the minimum percentage of alcohol for by-products and their disposal, and publication of OIV files is amended as follows.
(2) In Article 1a—
(a) number the existing paragraph as paragraph (1);
(b) after paragraph (1) (as renumbered by sub-paragraph (a)) insert—“
(2) In this Regulation, insofar as it relates to the use of oenological practices in Wales, ‘OIV Code of Oenological Practices’ means the 2023 issue of the International Code of Oenological Practices published by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine in Dijon in France in January 2023 (ISBN 978-2-85038-071-6).”
(3) Part A of Annex 1 is amended in accordance with paragraphs (4), (5) and (6).
(4) After the heading of Part A and before the heading of Table 1 insert—“In this Part, insofar as it relates to the use of oenological practices in Wales, ‘OIV Codex’ and ‘International Oenological Codex’ mean the 2023 issue of the International Oenological Codex published by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine in Paris in January 2023 (ISBN 978-2-85038-063-1).”.
(5) In Table 1 (authorised oenological processes referred to in Article 3(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/934)—
(a) in the descriptive header row, in the third column numbered 2, at the end insert “(including any geographic limitations)”;
(b) after the row numbered 2 insert—“
2a Cold treatments (Wales) For use in Wales for fresh grapes and the products defined in points (1) to (12) inclusive, (15) and (16) of Part 2 of Annex 7 to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. Subject to the conditions set out in—(a) point 1(c) of Section B of Part 1 of Annex 8 to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013;(b) files 1.14 (2005), 1.15 (2005), 2.1.12.4 (1998), 2.3.6 (1988), 3.1.2 (1979), 3.1.2.1 (1979), 3.3.4 (2004) and 3.5.11.1 (2001) of the OIV Code of Oenological Practices.”;
(c) in the row numbered 8 (flotation), in the third column numbered 2, after the second sentence insert—“This row does not apply to the use of flotation in Wales. (See row 8a for the use of flotation in Wales.)”;
(d) after the row numbered 8 (flotation) insert the following row—“
8a Flotation (Wales) For use in Wales for the products defined in points (10) to (12) (inclusive) of Part 2 of Annex 7 to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 but only when using nitrogen or carbon dioxide or by aerating.Subject to the conditions set out in file 2.1.14 (2022) of the OIV Code of Oenological Practices.”;
(e) at the end insert the following rows—“
20 Partial concentration (Wales) For use in Wales, for grape must, subject to the conditions laid down in—(a) point 1(b) of Section B of Part 1 of Annex 8 to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013;(b) files 2.1.12 (1998), 2.1.12.1 (1993), 2.1.12.2 (2001), 2.1.12.3 (1998) and 2.1.12.4 (1998) of the OIV Code of Oenological Practices.For use in Wales for wine, subject to the conditions laid down in—(a) point 1(c) of Section B of Part 1 of Annex 8 to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013;(b) files 3.5.11 (2001) and 3.5.11.1 (2001) of the OIV Code of Oenological Practices.The treatment in relation to use for grape must and wine must be recorded in the register referred to in Article 147(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.
21 Treatment by discontinuous high pressure processes(Wales) For use in Wales with fresh grapes, grape must, partially fermented grape must and partially fermented grape must extracted from raisined grapes.Subject to the conditions laid down in files 1.18 (2019) and 2.1.26 (2019) of the OIV Code of Oenological Practices.
22 Treatment by continuous high pressure processes (Wales) For use in Wales with grape must, partially fermented grape must and partially fermented grape must extracted from raisined grapes.Subject to the conditions laid down in file 2.2.10 (2020) of the OIV Code of Oenological Practices.
23 Treatment by ultrasound (Wales) For use in Wales on crushed grapes for a rapid extraction of grape compounds. Subject to conditions laid down in file 1.17 (2019) of the OIV Code of Oenological Practices.
24 Treatment of grapes by pulsed electric fields (Wales) For use in Wales with fresh grapes.Subject to the conditions laid down in file 2.1.27 (2020) of the OIV Code of Oenological Practices.
25 Treatment using adsorbent styrene-divinylbenzene beads(Wales) For use in Wales on the products defined in points (1) to (12) (inclusive), (15) and (16) of Part 2 of Annex 7 to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.Subject to the conditions laid down in files 2.2.11 (2020) and 3.4.22 (2020) of the OIV Code of Oenological Practices.”.
(6) In Table 2 (authorised oenological compounds referred to in Article 3(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/934)—
(a) in the descriptive header row, in the eighth column numbered 7, at the end insert “(including any geographic limitations)”;
(b) in section 1 (acidity regulators)—
(i) after the row numbered 1.7 insert the row in Part 1 of the Schedule;
(ii) after the row numbered 1.9 insert the rows in Part 2 of the Schedule;
(c) in section 2 (preservatives and antioxidants), after the row numbered 2.7 insert the row in Part 3 of the Schedule;
(d) in section 3 (sequestrants)—
(i) in the title row numbered 3, in the second column, for “Sequestrants” substitute “Adsorbents”;
(ii) in the row numbered 3.2 (selective vegetal fibres), in the eighth column numbered 7 insert—“This row does not apply to the use of selective vegetal fibres in Wales. (See row 3.2a for the use of selective vegetal fibres in Wales.)”;
(iii) after the row numbered 3.2 insert the row in Part 4 of the Schedule;
(e) in section 4 (activators for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation)—
(i) in the row numbered 4.1 (microcrystalline cellulose), in the eighth column numbered 7, after the first sentence insert—“This row does not apply to the use of microcrystalline cellulose in Wales. (See row 4.1a for the use of microcrystalline cellulose in Wales.)”;
(ii) after the row numbered 4.1 insert the row in Part 5 of the Schedule;
(f) in section 6 (stabilising agents)—
(i) in the row numbered 6.8 (gum arabic), in the eighth column numbered 7, at the end insert—“This row does not apply to the use of gum arabic in Wales. (See row 6.8a for the use of gum arabic in Wales.)”;
(ii) after the row numbered 6.8 insert the row in Part 6 of the Schedule;
(iii) in the row numbered 6.11 (carboxymethylcellulose) in the eighth column numbered 7, after the first sentence insert—“This row does not apply to the use of carboxymethylcellulose in Wales. (See row 6.11a for the use of carboxymethylcellulose in Wales.)”;
(iv) after the row numbered 6.11 insert the row in Part 7 of the Schedule;
(g) in section 7 (enzymes), after the row numbered 7.8 insert the rows in Part 8 of the Schedule.
Lesley Griffiths
Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd, one of the Welsh Ministers
24 January 2024
SCHEDULE
Regulation 3(6)
PART 1“
1.8 Calcium sulphate (Wales) E 516/- File 2.1.3.1.1.1 (2017)  X  For use in Wales. (3)”
PART 2“
1.10 Citric acid(Wales) E 330 Files 3.1.1 (1979) and 3.1.1.1 (2001). COEI-1-CITACI X  For use in Wales.Conditions and limits laid down in Sections C and D of Part 1 of Annex 8 to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.The treatment must be recorded in the register referred to in Article 147(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.Maximum content in treated wine and placed on the market: 1 g/l. (1), (3) to (9) (inclusive), (15) and (16)
1.11 Yeasts for wine production (Wales)  Files 2.3.1 (2016), 2.1.3.2.3 (2019) and 2.1.3.2.3.1 (2019). COEI-1-SACCHA COEI-1-NOSACC  X For use in Wales.Conditions and limits laid down in Sections C and D of Part 1 of Annex 8 to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.The treatment must be recorded in the register referred to in Article 147(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. (10), (11) and (12)
1.12 Lactic acid bacteria (Wales)  Files 2.1.3.2.3 (2019), 2.1.3.2.3.2 (2019), 3.1.2 (1979) and 3.1.2.3 (1980). COEI-1-BALACT  X For use in Wales.Conditions and limits laid down in Sections C and D of Part 1 of Annex 8 to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.The treatment must be recorded in the register referred to in Article 147(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. (1) to (12) (inclusive), (15) and (16)”
PART 3“
2.8 Fumaric acid (Wales)  File 3.4.23 (2023) X   For use in Wales. Only to inhibit malolactic fermentation. (1), (3) to (9) (inclusive), (15) and (16)”
PART 4“
3.2a Selective vegetal fibres (Wales)  File 3.4.20 (2022) COEI-1-FIBVEG  X For use in Wales. (1), (3) to (9) (inclusive), (15) and (16)”
PART 5“
4.1a Microcrystalline cellulose (Wales) E 460(i)/CAS 9004-34-6 Files 2.3.2 (2019) and 3.4.21 (2015) COEI-1-CELMIC  X For use in Wales.Its use must comply with the specifications laid down in the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 231/2012. Fresh grapes, (1) to (12) (inclusive), (15) and (16)”
PART 6“
6.8a Gum arabic (Wales) E 414/CAS 9000-01-5 File 3.3.6 (2022) COEI-1-GOMARA X  For use in Wales. Use at a level not higher than necessary to achieve its intended purpose as a stabilising agent
. Partially fermented must for direct human consumption as such, (1), (3) to (9) (inclusive), (15) and (16)”
PART 7“
6.11a Carboxymethylcellulose (Wales) E466/- File 3.3.14 (2020) COEI-1-CMC X  For use in Wales. Only to ensure tartaric stabilisation. White and rosé wines and (4) to (9) (inclusive)”
PART 8“
7.9 Arabinanase (Wales) EC 3.2.1.99 Files 1.13 (2021), 2.1.4 (2021), 2.1.18 (2021), 3.2.8 (2021) and 3.2.11 (2021). COEI-1-ACTARA COEI-1-PRENZY  X For use in Wales. Only for oenological purposes in maceration, clarification, stabilisation, filtration and to reveal the aromatic precursors of grapes. Fresh grapes, (1) to (12) (inclusive) and (15) and (16)
7.10 Beta-glucanase (β1-3, β1-6) (Wales) EC 3.2.1.6 File 3.5.7. (2013) COEI-1-ACTGLUCOEI-1-PRENZY  X For use in Wales. Only for oenological purposes in maceration, clarification, stabilisation, filtration and to reveal the aromatic precursors of grapes. (1), (3) to (9) (inclusive), (15) and (16)
7.11 Glucosidase (Wales) EC 3.2.1.21 Files 2.1.19 (2013) and 3.2.9 (2013). COEI-1-GLYCOS COEI-1-PRENZY  X For use in Wales. Only for oenological purposes in maceration, clarification, stabilisation, filtration and to reveal the aromatic precursors of grapes. (1) to (12) inclusive, (15) and (16)
7.12 Aspergillopepsin I (Wales) EC  3.4.23.18 Files 2.2.12 (2021) and 3.3.16 (2021). COEI-1-PROTEA COEI-1-PRENZY  X For use in Wales. Only for oenological purposes in maceration, clarification, stabilisation, filtration and to reveal the aromatic precursors of grapes. (1) to (12) (inclusive), (15) and (16)”