CFIA Webinar – Labelling Requirements

Monday, February 10, 2025
10:00am to 11:30am

Agenda:

• Introduction
• CFIA labelling presentation
• AVA labelling presentation
• BC LDB presentation and FAQ
• Q&A Session

Overview:

Join industry colleagues and association representatives for this informative session on navigating labeling requirements for the Vintage 2024 Relief and Support “Crafted in BC” wines. Representatives from the CFIA, BC LDB, Vin-Star Consulting and the BCWA will be on hand to share regulatory details and answer questions including:

CFIA

Clarification on the legal terms ie. made in Canada with imported grapes/ ingredients.

1. • Can wineries use Product of Canada?
   • Can wineries use Cellared in Canada?
   • Can wineries use Made in Canada from Washington Grapes?

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BC LDB

• Product registration and labelling
• FAQs

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Washington / Oregon / California:

Washington, Oregon and California rules for place names and AVA on labels

1. • Can wineries use Washington or Oregon anywhere on the label?
   • Can wineries use AVAs anywhere on the label?  Within the story?
   • Is there a list of AVAs and regions that can’t be used on the labels?
   • Is there a contact list of representatives from each of the regional bodies?
   • Can wineries use specific vineyards? Within the story?
   • Can wineries use the Sustainable WA logo on labels?
   • Can the label say Grown in Washington made in X-Town/City, BC”?

BCWA

Use of ‘British Columbia’ on the labels/back labels (within the story)

1. • Can we use British Columbia on labels?
   • Can we use ‘Crafted in BC’ anywhere on the label/back label?
   • Can we say grown in (various Sub-GI’s) within the story?