TITLE IVU.K.ANALYTICAL DATABANK
Article 10U.K.Purpose of the databank
1.An analytical databank for wine products shall be managed by the Joint Research Centre (JRC).
2.The databank shall contain data obtained from isotopic analysis of the components of ethanol and water in wine products according to the reference methods of analysis provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 2676/90.
3.The databank is to help harmonise the interpretation of the results obtained by the official laboratories of the Member States in applying the reference methods of analysis provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 2676/90.
Article 11U.K.Samples
1.For the establishment of the analytical databank, samples of fresh grapes for analysis shall be taken, treated and processed into wine in accordance with the instructions in Annex I.
2.The samples of fresh grapes shall be taken from vineyards situated in a wine-growing area of clearly defined soil type, situation, vine training system, variety, age and cultural practices.
[F1The number of samples to be taken each year for the databank shall be at least:
20 samples in the Czech Republic,
200 samples in Germany,
50 samples in Greece,
200 samples in Spain,
400 samples in France,
400 samples in Italy,
10 samples in Cyprus,
4 samples in Luxembourg,
50 samples in Hungary,
4 samples in Malta,
50 samples in Austria,
50 samples in Portugal,
20 samples in Slovenia,
15 samples in Slovakia,
4 samples in the United Kingdom.]
The selection of samples must take account of the geographical situation of vineyards in the above Member States.
Each year at least 25 % of the samples shall be taken from the same plots as in the previous year.
3.The samples shall be analysed by the methods described in the Annex to Regulation (EEC) No 2676/90 by laboratories designated by the Member States. The designated laboratories must meet the general criteria for the operation of testing laboratories set out in European Standard EN 45001 or ISO/IEC 17025, and in particular must take part in a system of proficiency tests covering methods of isotopic analysis.
4.An analysis report shall be drawn up in accordance with Annex III. A description sheet shall be drawn up for each sample in accordance with Annex II.
5.A copy of the report with the results and interpretation of the analyses along with a copy of the description sheet shall be sent to the JRC.
6.Member States and the JRC shall ensure that:
data in the analytical databank are preserved,
at least one control sample for each of the samples sent to the JRC for analysis is kept for at least three years from the date the sample is taken,
the databank is used only for monitoring the application of Community and national wine legislation or for statistical or scientific purposes,
measures are applied to safeguard the data, in particular against theft and interference,
files are made available, without undue delay or cost, to those to whom they relate so that any inaccuracies can be rectified.
Textual Amendments
Article 12U.K.Isotopic analyses
1.[F1For a period ending on 31 July 2008 , pending the setting up of the adequate analytical equipment, wine-producing Member States not equipped to carry out isotopic analysis shall send their wine samples to the JRC for analysis.] In this case, they may designate a competent body authorised to have access to the information on samples taken on their territory.
2.Member States carrying out their own isotopic analysis of wine products shall send at least 10 % of the samples for control analysis by the JRC or by any other laboratory designated by the JRC.
Textual Amendments
Article 13U.K.Communication of results
1.The information contained in the databank shall be made available on request to the laboratories designated by the Member States for that purpose.
2.In duly substantiated cases, the information referred to in paragraph 1, when representative, may be made available on request to other official bodies in the Member States.
3.Communication of information shall relate only to the relevant analytical data required to interpret an analysis carried out on a sample of comparable characteristics and origin. Any communication of information shall be accompanied by a reminder of the minimum requirements for the use of the databank.
Article 14U.K.Compliance with procedures
Member States shall ensure that the results of isotopic analyses contained in their own databanks are obtained by analysing samples taken and treated in accordance with this Title.