Article 54(1) of Regulation (EC) No 479/2008 applies mutatis mutandis to terms traditionally used in third countries in connection with wine sector products with geographical indications of the third countries concerned.

Wines originating in third countries whose labels bear traditional indications other than the traditional terms listed in Annex XII, may use these traditional indications on wine labels in accordance with the rules applicable in the third countries concerned, including those emanating from representative professional organisations.