The rules on the labelling of wine products should be amended in order to better inform the consumer of the characteristics of grapevine products with a reduced alcohol content, while retaining the obligation to provide information on the use of de-alcoholisation. Consumers are familiar with terms such as 0,0 % and alcohol-free. However, such terms are regulated differently in different Member States. The terms referring to a reduced alcohol content should comply with the Union rules for labelling the reduced content of certain substances. It is therefore necessary to harmonise the use of these terms across the Union, thereby enabling the wine sector to benefit from new consumer demands while ensuring the functioning of the internal market.
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