Legislation on spirit drinks

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Α. UNION LEGISLATION ON SPIRIT DRINKS

 

Ι.    SPECIAL (VERTICAL) LEGISLATION

 

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Type / No Of Act

Τitle

Publication in the Government Gazette

1

Regulation (ΕU) 2019/787

of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17in April 2019,

concerning the definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks, the use of the names of spirit drinks in the presentation and labelling of other foodstuffs, the protection of Geographical Indications for spirit drinks, the use of ethyl alcohol and distillates of agricultural origin in alcohol-containing beverages, and repealing Regulation (EC) no 110/2008

 

 

EE L 130 17/5/2019

p. 1 to 54

 

2

Regulation (ΕC) 110/2008

 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15η January 2008,

 

concerning the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing regulation (EEC) no 1576/89

 EE L 39 13/2/2008,

p. 16-54

3

Implementing regulation (ΕU) 716/2013

 of the Commission of 25 July 2013

 

laying down rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) no 110/2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks

EE L201 της 26/7/2013

p. 21-30

4

Regulation (ΕU) 936/2009 of the Commission of 7 October 2009

 

 implementing the agreements between the European Union and third countries on the mutual recognition of certain spirit drinks

 

EE L 265  08/10/2009,

p. 5-6

5

 Ragulation 2870/2000

 of the Commission of 19 December 2000

 

 laying down the community reference methods applicable to analyses in the spirit drinks sector

 

 EE L  333  29/12/2000,

p. 20-46

 

ΙΙ.      GENERAL (HORIZONTAL) LEGISLATION

S/N

Type / No Of Act

Τitle

Publication in the Government Gazette

1

Regulation 178/2002

 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002,

laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety

EEL 31  01/02/2002,

p. 1-24

2

Regulation 852/2004

of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004,

 

for food hygiene

EEL 226 25/6/2004,

p. 1-54

3

Regulation (EE) 2017/625 
of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017

on official controls and other official activities carried out with a view to ensuring the implementation of food and animal feed legislation and rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, amending regulations (EC) no 999/2001, (EC) no 396/2005, (EC) no 1069/2009, (EC) no 1107/2009, (EU) no. 1151/2012, (EU) no. 652/2014, (EU) 2016/429 and (EU) 2016/2031, of Council Regulations (EC) no. 1/2005 and (EC) no. 1099/2009 and Council directives 98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC, 2007/43/EC, 2008/119/EC and 2008/120/EC and repealing regulations of the European Parliament and of the Council (EC) no 854/2004 and (EC) no. 882/2004Council directives 89/608/EEC, 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC, 91/496/EEC, 96/23/EC, 96/93 / EC and 97/78 / EC and council decision 92/438 / EEC

 

EE L 95 7/4/2017

p. 1-142

4

Regulation (EU) 1169/2011
of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011

 

on the provision of food information to consumers, amending regulations of the European Parliament and of the Council (EC) 1924/2006 and (EC) no. Regulation (EC) no 1925/2006 and repealing Commission directive 87/250/EEC, Council Directive 90/496/EEC, Commission directive 1999/10/EC, Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission directives 2002/67/EC and 2008/5/EC and regulation Commission Regulation (EC) no 608/2004

EEL 304 22/11/2011,

p. 18-63

5

Regulation (EC) 1935/2004

of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004

 

on materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs and repealing directives 80/590/EEC and 89/109/EEC

ΕΕ L 338 13/11/2004,

p. 4 to17

6

Regulation (EC) 1333/2008

of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008

 

concerning food additives

 

ΕΕ L 354  16/12/2008, p. 16 to 33

7

Regulation (EC) 1334/2008

of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008

 

for flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and for the amendment of the Regulation (EC) No 1601/91 of the Council, Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 of the European Parliament and of the Council 110/2008 and Directive 2000/13/EC

EE L 354 16/12/2008,

p. 34-50

8

Regulation (EC) 1333/2008

of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2007,

 

laying down rules on nominal quantities for prepackaged products repealing directives 75/106/EEC and 80/232/EEC and amending Council Directive 76/211/EEC

EE L 247 5/09/2007

p. 17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Β.  NATIONAL LEGISLATION ON SPIRIT DRINKS

 

 

Ι.    SPECIAL (VERTICAL) LEGISLATION

 

 

1

Law 2969/2001

Ethyl alcohol and alcoholic products

Φ.Ε.Κ. 281/Α/2001

 

1.1

Law 3583/2007 (article 2)

(Amendment of Law 2969/2001)

Φ.Ε.Κ. 142/Α/2007

 

1.2

Law 4303/2014 (article 2)

(Amendment of Law 2969/2001)

Φ.Ε.Κ. 231/Α/2014

 

1.3

Law 4336/2015 (article 2 subar. d6)

(Amendment of Law 2969/2001)

Φ.Ε.Κ.  94/Α/2015

 

1.4

Law 4389/2016 (article 66)

(Amendment of Law 2969/2001)

Φ.Ε.Κ.  94/Α/2016

 

1.5

Law 4446/2016 (article 107)

(Amendment of Law 2969/2001)

Φ.Ε.Κ. 240/Α/2016

 

1.6

Law 4537/2018 (article 121)

(Amendment of Law 2969/2001)

Φ.Ε.Κ.  84/Α/2018

 

1.7

Law 4583/2018 (article 69)

(Amendment of Law 2969/2001)

Φ.Ε.Κ. 212/Α/2018

 

1.8

Law 4587/2018 (article 55)

(Amendment of Law 2969/2001)

Φ.Ε.Κ. 218/Α/2018

 

 2

Α.Υ.Ο. 

30/077/2131/ 23-8-2011

Production and distribution of spirit drinks

Φ.Ε.Κ.  1946/Β/31-8-2011

 

2.1

Α.Υ.Ο. 

30/003/000/3623/16-10-2015

Amendment of Decisions No. 3002475/383/0029/2−2−2010 "operation of distilleries" and 30/077/2131/31−8−2011 "production and distribution of alcoholic spirits"

Φ.Ε.Κ. 2231/Β/16-10-2015

 

 3

Α.Υ.Ο.

3001712/237/Δ29/25-01-2010

Conditions and specifications for the use of the term "rakomelo "as an addition to the sales name A)" liqueur "or B)"spirit drink".

Φ.Ε.Κ.  95/Β/3-2-2010

 

4

Α.Υ.Ο.

30/077/2715/10-10-2012

Terms of use of the term "Mastiha Spirit" as a supplement to the sales name (a) liqueur or (B) spirit drink

Φ.Ε.Κ. 2827/Β/19-10-2012

 

5

Α.Υ.Ο.Ο. 3006716/772/0029/10-8-2004

Recognition of the Geographical Indication "Mitilene" as complementary to the sales name ouzo  

Φ.Ε.Κ. 1283/Β/23-8-2004

& Φ.Ε.Κ. 1680/Β/12-11-2004

 

6

Α.Υ.Ο.Ο. 3020385/3220/0029/15-9-2009

Recognition of the Geographical Indication "Kavala" as complementary to the sales name "ouzo"

Φ.Ε.Κ. 2065/Β/24-9-2009

 

7

Α.Υ.Ο.

3023220/3726/Δ2925-01-2010

Specifications for the recognition of the geographical indication "Milos Naoussa. Liqueur or Milos Naoussis Liqueur"

Φ.Ε.Κ.  95/Β/3-2-2010

 

8

Α.Υ.Ο.

3001712/237/Δ29/25-01-2010

Specifications for the recognition of the Geographical Indication 'Naoussa peach liqueur or Naoussis peach liqueur'

Φ.Ε.Κ.  95/Β/3-2-2010

 

9

Α.Υ.Ο. 3023221/3727/Δ29/25-01-2010

Specifications for the recognition of the Geographical Indication "Krano Naoussa liqueur or Krano Naoussis liqueur".

Φ.Ε.Κ.  95/Β/3-2-2010

 

10

Α.Υ.Ο. 3023012/3696/Δ29/25-01-2010

Specifications for the recognition of the Geographical Indication "Naoussa cherry liqueur or Naoussis cherry liqueur".

Φ.Ε.Κ.  95/Β/3-2-2010

 

11

Α.Υ.Ο.

3001794/261/Δ29/25-01-2010

Recognition of the Geographical Indication "GREEK ANIS "as complementary to the sales name"liquor".

Φ.Ε.Κ.  95/Β/3-2-2010

 

12

Α.Υ.Ο. 3025368/3991/0029/14-12-2010 

Terms of use of the Geographical Indication "ouzo of Thrace"..

Φ.Ε.Κ.  2024/Β/27-12-2010

 

13

Α.Υ.Ο. 3025366/3989/0029/14-12-2010

Recognition of the Geographical Indication "Volos" or " Voliotiko "as complementary to the sales name"ouzo".

Φ.Ε.Κ.  2024/Β/27-12-2010

 

14

Α.Υ.Ο. 3025367/3990/0029/14-12-2010

Recognition of the Geographical Indication " Naoussa or Naoussis "as complementary to the sales name"ouzo".

Φ.Ε.Κ.  2024/Β/27-12-2010

 

15

Α.Υ.Ο.

3001098/129/12-1-2011

Terms of use of the Geographical Indication "ouzo of Kalamata" 

Φ.Ε.Κ. 76/Β/28-1-2011

 

16

Α.Υ.Ο.

3001100/130/12-1-2011

Recognition of the Geographical Indication "Tyrnavos" as complementary to the sales name "ouzo"

Φ.Ε.Κ. 76/Β/28-1-2011

 

17

Α.Υ.Ο. 3001358/150/0029/18-1-2011

Recognition of the Geographical Indication "Limnio" or "Lemnos" as complementary to the sales name "ouzo"

Φ.Ε.Κ. 145/Β/10-2-2011

 

18

Α.Υ.Ο. 3001356/149/0029/18-1-2011

Recognition of the Geographical Indication"tsipouro Naoussa or Naoussis"

Φ.Ε.Κ. 145/Β/10-2-2011

 

19

Α.Υ.Ο.

30/077/908/2011/14-4-2011

Recognition of the Geographical Indication "Mouzaki" as complementary to the sales name "tsipouro"

Φ.Ε.Κ. 1150/Β/7-6-2011

 

20

Α.Υ.Ο.

30/077/1193/18-5-2011 

Terms of use of the Geographical Indication "ouzo of Macedonia".

Φ.Ε.Κ.  935/Β/23-5-2011

 

21

Α.Υ.Ο.

30/077/3278/22-12-2011

Recognition of the Geographical Indication "Epirus" or "Epirotiko" as complementary to the sales name "tsipouro"

Φ.Ε.Κ. 3211/Β/30-12-2011

 

22

Α.Υ.Ο.

30/077/3279/22-12-2011

Recognition of the Geographical Indication "Samos" as complementary to the sales name "ouzo"

Φ.Ε.Κ. 3211/Β/30-12-2011

 

23

Α.Υ.Ο.

30/077/3280/22-12-2011

Terms of use of the Geographical Indication "Tentoura".

Φ.Ε.Κ. 3211/Β/30-12-2011

 

24

Α.Υ.Ο.

30/077/2223/06-08-2012

Recognition of the Geographical Indication "Chios" or "Chian" as complementary to the sales name "ouzo"

Φ.Ε.Κ. 2382/Β/27-08-2012

 

25

Α.Υ.Ο.

30/077/2717/10-10-2012

Terms of use of the Geographical Indication "Masticha of Chios", as a supplement to the selling name of liqueurs

Φ.Ε.Κ. 2827/Β/19-10-2012

 

26

Α.Υ.Ο.

30/077/2716/10-10-2012

Recognition of the Geographical Indication 'Muntovina'

Φ.Ε.Κ. 2827/Β/19-10-2012

 

27

Α.Υ.Ο. 30/077/2019/10-6-2013

Terms of use of the Geographical Indication "Ouzo of Plomari"

Φ.Ε.Κ. 1535/Β/21-6-2013

               

 

 

 

ΙΙ.      GENERAL (HORIZONTAL) LEGISLATION

 

1

 

Food & Drinks & Sharing Items Code

 

2

ΚΥΑ Φ2-1750/7-8-2008

Transposition of Directive 2007/45/EC laying down rules on nominal quantities for prepackaged products, repealing directives 75/106/EEC and 80/232/EEC and amending directive 76/211/EEC.

Φ.Ε.Κ. 1657/Β/14-08-2008