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Allergen Labelling
The temporary derogation obtained by the Wine sector from the EU regulations on Allergen labelling expired in late 2007. Following evidence submitted by the industry, the following decisions were reached on the need to label for derivatives from allergenic processing aids (fish, eggs and milk):
- Isinglass: A permanent exemption will be granted in respect of the use of isinglass used to fine wines; so brand owners will not have to label for fish
- Casein & Egg Albumin: Subject to further research, wines fined with egg and milk derivatives must be labelled for allergens with effect from the end of the transition period; 31 December 2010.
The European Commission adopted, on 30 January 2008, a Proposal for a revision of the current food labelling rules. If adopted, this Directive would introduce mandatory ingredient and nutritional labelling across the EU states.
The Proposal – which has political agreement and will be debated in the European Parliament – exempts wine, spirits and beer from the need to label, although it is intended that the position will be reviewed after five years.
All other beverage alcohol products will be subject to mandatory labelling three years after entry into force of the new Regulation in about 2009, i.e. by c. 2012.
For further information:
http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/labellingnutrition/foodlabelling/proposed_legislation_en.htm
