Australian Wine & Brandy Corporation
Corporate in Adelaide

Wine Australia's process for controlling the export of Australian wine is now focused on auditing both exporters and producers, supplemented by analysis of random samples of their products. Before to this, all wine proposed for export was needed to be submitted for approval by a panel of wine experts, with all export labels reviewed by Wine Australia staff. Only wines assessed to be release of faults and labels judged flexible with suitable laws were approved for export. Succeeding a comprehensive review, in consultation with the industry, this process was abandoned in 2012 in Cavour of the current system, which is more good for a adult sector trading internationally in the 21st century. There are two major reasons for the establishment of any wine regulatory system: To ensure a impartial trading environment for producers and exporters. A robust and enforceable compliance regime is essential for supporting the sector’s promotional efforts. A scandal involving the misrepresentation of the provenance or composition of wine would potentially damage Australia’s reputation for producing quality wines with honest labels. Australia is increasingly recognized as an abundant source of regionally distinctive wines made from an array of both customary and recently introduced grape varieties. Maintaining the integrity of region and variety claims has never been more important. Compliance with the Food Standards Code, which underpins how wine is made, and the Australian Grape Authority Act, which determines how wine can be described, is monitored through two key activities: The Label Integrity Program, which is a legislated program that requires the making and keeping of records throughout the wine supply chain to ensure claims made about the regional, varietal or vintage provenance of wine can be substantiated. Each year, approximately 1,200 samples are collected and submitted for chemical analysis to ensure compliance with the Food Standards Code, specifically with the highest residue limits for a range of agricultural chemicals. We bear guidance to the wine sector in order to reduce the risk of noncompliance. The response can range from instruction to relabel non compliant product, to the cancellation of a person’s license to export and, in extreme cases, to prosecution. The penalties for unsuccessful to comply with the Label Integrity Program, making untrue or misleading label claims or exporting wines in contravention of the regulations include the possibility of imprisonment. Fundamental to Wine Australia’s regulatory approach is our desire to aid exporters and producers to face legislated obligations. We are here to help you comply with international wine composition and labeling requirements. These guides are available release of charge to licensed exporters and to those who pay the wine grapes levy. A copy of the Regulatory Services quality manual can be found here. When processing export documentation, subject to you supplying us with everything we need to total the transaction, we will endeavor to accomplish the succeeding time frames. Product Registration (manual processing) 1 working day. Should you be unhappy with our service or the behavior of any of our staff you should. If you are quiet not satisfied or would like to provide feedback, your concerns should be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive.