Proposal for a Council Decision establishing the position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union with regard to certain resolutions to be voted in the framework of the International Organisation for Vine and Wine (OIV)

The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) is an intergovernmental scientific and technical organisation active in the sector of vine, wine, wine-based drinks, table grapes, raisins and other vine products.

The objectives of the OIV are (i) to inform via publications and organisation of events and symposiums, (ii) to assist other international organisations involved in standardisation activities and (iii) to contribute to international harmonisation of existing practices and standards.

Currently 44 States are members of the OIV, among which 20 are Member States of the Union. The EU is currently not a member of the OIV.

At EU level, pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation), certain resolutions adopted and published by the OIV affect EU law.

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