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Understanding the ISO 26000 certification regarding French wines

The ISO 26000 standard is an international standard that is not specific to the wine world. This approach targets organizations of all types, regardless of their activity, size or location. However, this one can apply to any French winery…

By @oray_wine, 1 year2 February 2024 ago
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Understanding the Vegan label regarding French wines

Vegan certification can be considered to be on the margins of environmental considerations. However, it has, if only indirectly, environmental impacts (CO2 emissions, etc.)…

By @oray_wine, 1 year2 February 2024 ago
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Understanding the Label Biodynamie Biodyvin regarding French wines

The Biodyvin label is a Biodynamic label which requires the prior obtaining of the ‘Agriculture Biologique’ (AB) label. This label was created by a union of committed winegrowers. It offers a little more latitude than the Demeter certification, which is considered more rigid…

By @oray_wine, 1 year2 February 2024 ago
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Understanding the Label Biodynamie Demeter regarding French wines

The Demeter certification is a certification that requires having obtained the AB (Agriculture Biologique) certification beforehand.

Demeter certification is checked each year, either by internal Demeter stakeholders, or by external inspection bodies approved and mandated by Demeter

By @oray_wine, 1 year2 February 2024 ago
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Understanding the label Agriculture Biologique (AB) regarding French wines

There are in fact 2 possible labels concerning the Organic Agriculture of the vine. The first is the ‘AB’ logo (which stands for ‘Agriculture Biologique’, which can be translated as ‘Organic farming) which is recognized in France. The second, the ‘Eurofeuille’ logo which is recognized at European level…

By @oray_wine, 1 year2 February 2024 ago
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Understanding the Vin Methode Nature certification regarding French wines

Before this certification, natural or natural wine never received official recognition, in France, in Europe or anywhere in the world.
The certification Vin Methode Nature was created by the Syndicat de Défense des Vins Naturels (wine grower union).
It should be noted that this label is applicable to the wine individually and not to a domain in its entirety…

By @oray_wine, 1 year1 February 2024 ago
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Understanding the Label Agri Confiance regarding French wines

The Agri Confiance label is a label reserved for cooperatives. It is accessible to agricultural cooperatives as well as to cooperative cellars (even if very few use it in France). This label is granted following a certification process conducted by an independent body…

By @oray_wine, 1 year1 February 2024 ago
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Understanding the label Terra Vitis regarding French wines

Based on the 3 pillars of Sustainable Development (economic, social and environmental), the Terra Vitis certification is officially recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture. It aims to meet consumer expectations while preserving their health as well as respecting the environment and the terroir…

By @oray_wine, 1 year1 February 2024 ago
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Understanding the Certification ‘Engagé RSE’ regarding French Wine

Based on the ISO 26000 standard, the ‘Engagé RSE’ label is a multi-sector label issued by the Afnor Certification body following an assessment carried out in the field every 18 months. In all, 54 criteria are examined. The acronym RSE stands for ‘Responsabilité Sociale et Environnementale’…

By @oray_wine, 1 year1 February 2024 ago

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