1. Draft Model Wine Standard
Developed by Good Regulatory Practice Working Group

2. Purpose Tool to promote consistency in international wine regulation
Particularly useful for implementing Tbilisi principles-
Regulatory cooperation and
Avoiding unnecessary analysis
Possible use as an Annex to FTAs

3. Sources WWTG Labelling Agreement Annex to the TPP Agreement
Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
Bilateral Treaty on Wine Trade between Australia and the European Union
Experience of Technical Trade Barriers

4. Format Scope Definitions Wine Labelling Winemaking Practices
Wine Composition

5. Key Concepts Single Field of Vision-Placement Requirement
Country of Origin- Linked to Grapes
Alcohol Tolerance
Use-by Date
Ingredient List
Sweetness Indications
Unenforceable Standards re Physical techniques, Naturally Occurring Components
Water Additions (s)
Mineral Content

6. Contentious Issues
Include definitions of fortified and sparkling wine?
Limits?
What have we forgotten?