Georgian Wine - National Wine Agency

The Committee on Sectoral Economics and Economic Policy of the Parliament of Georgia supported the first reading of the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of Georgia on Vine and Wine" and "On Amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses of Georgia".
The amendments to the Law of Georgia on Vine and Wine envisage the addition of new categories of wine - " Dealcoholized Wine" and Wine-based Beverages. New products have been added to the definition of terms in the Law on Vine and Wine: "Wine-based Beverages " - a wine-based alcoholic beverage with a volume of not less than 50% of the volume of wine, alcohol content from 3.5% to 14.5% and " Dealcoholized Wine" - wine that is obtained through dealcoholizing and alcohol content from 0.5% to 15%.
The changes in the law also apply to brandy; The permissible level of alcohol in it should not be less than 36%, instead of less than the current 37.5%.
According to the amendments, from January 1, 2023, certification of all alcoholic beverages and spirits will become mandatory in the local market. To date, only protected wine of designated origin and protected designated alcoholic beverages have been subject to mandatory certification in the local market, while certification of any other alcoholic beverage has been voluntary.
In addition, the amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses of Georgia clarified the amount of administrative fines. The amendment to the Code specifies the amount of fines in this area. The authority of the National Wine Agency is supplemented by the issuance of an enforcement sheet on the enforcement of a report on an administrative offense. Also, to participate in the examination of alcohol and spirits at the request of the administrative body.