Article 18 Communication between third countries and the Secretary of StateF2

Where wines from a third country benefit from a protected designation of origin or geographical indication, the third country concerned shall send the F1Secretary of State, at the Secretary of State's request:

1. (a)

   information on the designated authorities or certification bodies which perform the annual verification of compliance with the product specification, during the production and during or after conditioning of the wine;

2. (b)

   information setting out what aspects are covered by the checks;

3. (c)

   proof that the wine in question fulfils the conditions of the relevant designation of origin or geographical indication.