Regulation - LGIC
VQA wine closures and brix levels
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 406/00
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
VQA Act, 1999
Summary of Decision:
The regulation was filed with the Registrar of Regulations. It takes effect on July 1, 2016.
Further Information:
Vintners Quality Alliance Act, 1999
Proposal Number:
16-MGCS002
Posting Date:
February 17, 2016
Summary of Proposal:
1. Remove the prohibition on placing the VQA logo or letters on wine closures
2. Lower the minimum brix level of all vitis vinifera Muscat grape varieties from more specific appellations than Ontario from 18º to 17º brix
2. Lower the minimum brix level of all vitis vinifera Muscat grape varieties from more specific appellations than Ontario from 18º to 17º brix
Contact Address:
Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
Public Safety Branch
777 Bay St., 5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M7A 2J3
Public Safety Branch
777 Bay St., 5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M7A 2J3
Effective Date:
July 1, 2016
Decision:
Approved