Article 1

The use of a flavouring substance identical to natural vanillin as defined in Article 1 (2) (b) (ii) of Council Directive 88/388/EEC^f1 is hereby authorized in the manufacture of the aromatized wines defined in Article 2 (1) (a) of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91.

The use of blends of flavouring substances identical to natural substances, which smell and/or taste of almonds, apricots or eggs is hereby authorized respectively as a supplement to almonds, apricots or eggs, in aromatized wines, on condition that:

• such blends comply with the provisions of Directive 88/388/EEC and with the measures implenting that Directive,

• the product description refers to one or other of the abovementioned foods,

• the undertakings in question keep a separate register on the use of these flavouring substances identical to natural substances.

  The register shall contain detailed information on the flavouring identical to natural flavourings which is used, i.e. the nature and quantity of the flavouring identical to natural flavourings present in the undertaking, its place of storage and information as to its supplementary use in the drink compared to the main flavouring. Each operation or handling shall be indicated in the register. The registers must be reconciled once a year and verified by the competent authorities in the Member State.