Hungarian Gazette 2025/127
Summary
Government Decree 339/2025. (X. 31.) amends Government Decree 435/2021. (VII. 16.) regulating the administrative procedures of the wine-grape sector, primarily with regard to the application procedure and period of use of new planting authorisations and replanting authorisations. The amendment introduces a second, October application period for remaining planting authorisations, extends the validity of replanting authorisations to six years, and enables grape producers to engage in full contract processing for the purpose of producing wine products. In addition, it harmonises the system of organoleptic examinations, separating those relating to products bearing a geographical indication from those without a geographical indication.
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HUNGARIAN OFFICIAL GAZETTE · Issue 127 of 2025
III. Government Decrees
Government Decree No. 339/2025. (X. 31.) on the amendment of Government Decree No. 435/2021. (VII. 16.) on official procedures and data reporting obligations in the wine and viticulture sector
[1] Until now, the replanting authorisation required for the establishment of new vineyards could be applied for once a year. Opening an additional application period within the same calendar year provides grape producers planning new plantings with the opportunity to apply for the remaining new planting authorisations still available. Furthermore, the first application submission period is being moved from April of the subject year to the period between 15 January and 15 February, so that grape producers may already hold a new planting authorisation for the spring planting season.
[2] In order to better adapt to market conditions, it is necessary to extend the period of validity for the use of vine replanting authorisations.…