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Written question asked by Lord Moynihan (Conservative) on Monday, 27 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 August 2020. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Monday, 10 August 2020 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Wines: Imports

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to require that all consignments of EU wine over 100 litres brought into the UK from 1 January 2021 are accompanied by both a stamp from a 'competent authority' and an analysis from an accredited laboratory; and, if so, to define what is a 'competent authority' in the context of EU VI-1 forms.

Answer

The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 retains the existing requirements for consignments of third country wine, consisting of 100 litres and over, to be accompanied by a VI-1 document. This will apply to wine from EU Member States from 1 January 2021. Along with consignments of less than 100 litres, other exemptions include personal imports or wine intended for trade shows.

It is the responsibility of the exporting country to provide the details of its designated competent authority and authorised laboratories.

As VI-1 analysis is required to be carried out by the country of origin prior to wine entering Great Britain, we have not made any estimated cost for this analysis.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7378
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
EU countries Imports Wines Brexit
Link
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