Article 1 Subject matter

This Regulation lays down rules for the application of Regulations (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1308/2013 respectively, concerning protected designations of origin, protected geographical indications and traditional terms, in the wine sector, as regards:

1. (a)

   applications for protection;

2. (b)

   the objection procedure;

3. (c)

   amendments to product specifications and modifications of traditional terms;

4. (d)

   the register;

5. (e)

   cancellation of protection;

6. (f)

   the use of F1... symbols;

7. (g)

   the checks;

8. (h)

   communications.