Act
Minimum Ontario Grape or Grape Product Requirement
Regulation Number(s):
O.Reg. 438/09, amending O.Reg. 659/00
Instrument Type:
Act
Bill or Act:
Wine Content and Labelling Act, 2000
Summary of Decision:
The Ontario Government has amended Regulation 659/00 under the Wine Content and Labelling Act, 2000, that requires a 30% minimum Ontario grape or grape product per bottle of wine. Effective September 1, 2010, Ontario wines made from a blend of domestic and imported grape or grape products must contain on average for a winery’s total annual production of blended wines 40% Ontario grape or grape products with a minimum of 25% per bottle.
Further Information:
O.Reg. 438/09, amending O.Reg. 659/00 (Content and Labelling of Wine)
Wine Content and Labelling Act, 2000
Proposal Number:
10-MCS003
Posting Date:
January 27, 2010
Summary of Proposal:
The Ontario Government has amended Regulation 659/00 under the Wine Content and Labelling Act, 2000, that requires a 30% minimum Ontario grape or grape product per bottle of wine. Effective September 1, 2010, Ontario wines made from a blend of domestic and imported grape or grape products must contain on average for a winery’s total annual production of blended wines 40% Ontario grape or grape products with a minimum of 25% per bottle.
Contact Address:
Ministry of Consumer Services
Policy and Consumer Protection Services Division
Sector Liaison Branch
777 Bay Street, 5th floor
Toronto ON M7A 2J3
Policy and Consumer Protection Services Division
Sector Liaison Branch
777 Bay Street, 5th floor
Toronto ON M7A 2J3
Royal Assent Date:
September 1, 2010
Decision:
Approved