This guide provides general information for Australian winemakers and does not represent any form of legal advice (see Disclaimer). Information is provided under the following category headings and also can be accessed via an A-Z Index.
Overview and key issues Description and Presentation Generic Names & Traditional Expressions Imported Wine Misleading Label Claims New Labels (see Label Compliance information) Packaging Legislation Position of Information on Package Print Requirements
Winemaking information Wine Production Requirements (Standard 4.5.1) Additives & Processing Aids Record Keeping (Label Integrity Program and LIP Statement)
Mandatory labelling requirements Alcohol Statement Allergens Declaration ‘Best Before’ Date (if less than two years' shelf life) Carton Labelling Country of Origin Lot Marking Name or Description of Product (previously Designation) Name & Address Prescribed Name Standard Drink Labelling Use-By Date Volume Statement
Optional labelling information Bar Codes Blending Details Geographical Indication (previously Region of Origin) Label Claims Sparkling Wine Packaging Warnings Variety Vintage
General information Cask Labelling Cleanskins Copyright Display of Awards Environmental Claims Estate Health Claims Medal Claims Trademarks
Definitions Brandy Cabernets / Cabernet Carbonated Wine Fortified Wine (including WFA Code of Practice) Fruit Wine Fruit-Flavoured Wine Low Alcohol / Non-Intoxicating Organic Wine Wine Wine Product