Notice

Authorisation for the acidification of fresh grapes for 2026 harvest

Authorisation document to allow acidification of grape products for the 2026 harvest season in Great Britain.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 2 October 2026

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Authorisation under Annex VIII to assimilated Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 exceptionally allowing the acidification of fresh grapes, grape must, grape must in fermentation, new wine still in fermentation and wine due to climate conditions in 2026

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Details

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has authorised the acidification of grape and grape products under Annex VIII to assimilated Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, due to exceptional climate conditions in 2026.

This applies in England, Scotland and Wales and is valid for the 2026 harvest only.

Published 2 October 2026