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 revolutionizes wine bottle labeling. As of December 8, 2024, all wine producers will need to comply with these requirements, particularly by displaying nutritional values and the list of ingredients. A small revolution for the wine industry.

What exactly does EU regulation 2021/2117 say?

This directive requires that each wine placed on the European market includes:

  • Energy value expressed in kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal).
  • The list of ingredients present in the product.

This information can be indicated via a QR code or any other electronic link.

The goal? More transparency for consumers and better traceability in the wine production chain.

Who is this obligation for?

This regulation applies to all wine producers who place their products on the European market, regardless of their size or production volume. From small family estates to large wine companies, everyone must comply.

Wine producers

All wine producers placing products on the European market.

Importers

Companies importing wines from third countries into the EU.

Distributors

All actors in the wine distribution chain.

Implementation timeline

December 8, 2023

Regulation adoption

EU regulation 2021/2117 comes into force.

December 8, 2024

Mandatory compliance

All wines must comply with new labeling requirements.

How GrapeTrack helps you comply

GrapeTrack automates the entire compliance process:

  • Automatic calculation of nutritional values from your analyses,
  • Generation of compliant QR codes,
  • Hosting of regulatory pages without marketing content,
  • Multilingual support for international markets.

Prepare for the new regulation now

Don't wait for the deadline. Start preparing your compliance strategy today with GrapeTrack.