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European Commission Approves Union Amendment to Jerez-Xeres-Sherry Protected Designation of Origin

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The European Commission has issued a regulation on August 4, 2025, approving a Union amendment to the product specification of the protected designation of origin 'Jerez-Xeres-Sherry/Jerez/Xeres/Sherry'. This approval was made in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council, which governs geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks, and agricultural products.

Key Takeaways:

  • The amendment to the product specification was published in the Official Journal of the European Union and received no statement of opposition from the Commission.
  • The approval of the Union amendment was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on July 29, 2025.
  • The amendment is part of the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products established by Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.
  • The Union amendment is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
  • Spain's application for approval of the Union amendment was made in accordance with Article 97(4) and Article 105(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.
  • The application for approval of the Union amendment is subject to the applicable provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, which includes Article 17 and Article 90(2).

Statistics:

  • 20: The number of days after the publication of the regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union that it will enter into force.
  • 2024/1143: The reference number of the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council that governs geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks, and agricultural products.
  • 1308/2013: The reference number of the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council that establishes a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products.

Sources:

  • COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2025/1713 of 29 July 2025 on the approval of a Union amendment to the product specification of the protected designation of origin 'Jerez-Xeres-Sherry/Jerez/Xeres/Sherry' pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council on geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, as well as traditional specialities guaranteed and optional quality terms for agricultural products, amending Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) 2019/787 and (EU) 2019/1753 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
  • Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007.

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