REGULATION EU WINE LABELING 2024: WHAT WINEMAKERS NEED TO KNOW
Since December 8, 2023, the European Union has adopted a new regulation (EU) 2021/2117 that transforms wine bottle labeling. By December 8, 2024, all wine producers must comply with these requirements, displaying nutritional values and ingredients lists. This represents a significant change for the wine industry.
What exactly does regulation EU 2021/2117 require?
This directive mandates that every wine marketed in the European Union must include:
- Energy value expressed in kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal).
- List of ingredients present in the product.
This information can be indicated via a QR code or other electronic link.
The goal? Greater transparency for consumers and better traceability in the wine production chain.
Who is affected by this obligation?
- All winemakers, cooperatives, and producers selling in the European market.
- Whether they produce still wine, sparkling wine, natural sweet wine, or aromatized wine.
When does the law come into effect?
Implementation date: December 8, 2024
All wine produced and bottled from this date must comply.
Why is this reform important?
The EU is seeking to harmonize labeling practices in the food industry. Wine is no longer exempt from this trend:
- Increased transparency for consumers
- Alignment with other food products
- Strengthened trust in producers
How to comply simply? With QR codes
Rather than overcrowding physical labels, the law allows the use of a QR code that links to a web page containing:
- The list of ingredients
- The energy value
- The wine's technical data
This is where GrapeTrack comes in, a solution designed to automate this process.
What you need to do now
- Identify wines affected by the regulation.
- Analyze your technical specifications and nutritional data.
- Choose a QR code generation solution (such as GrapeTrack).
- Adapt your labels and bottling processes.