New EU rules for the labelling of wine and spirit drinks

Published Date :
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026
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New EU rules for the labelling of wine and spirit drinks

Since 18 March 2026, new European rules have been in force for wine and spirit drinks. Regulation (EU) 2026/471 amends several existing EU regulations.

What is changing?

  • There are new rules for wines with a reduced alcohol content 
  • It is now possible to make ingredient lists and nutritional values available via QR codes 
  • Labelling requirements for spirit drinks have been adjusted 
  • Market rules and sectoral support measures within the wine sector are changing 
  • And more 

Do you have wine or spirit drinks in your range? Then this may have consequences for your labelling, product information and packaging. It is therefore wise to check in good time whether your current labels and information provision still meet the new requirements. 

Want to learn more?

Want to know what these changes mean concretely for your products or labels? The specialists at Eurofins Food Safety Solutions are happy to think along with you. Contact us at +31(0)888 31 03 30 or foodsafetysolutions@ftbnl.eurofins.com.