Liquor Products Act, 1989 (Act No. 60 of 1989)

8. Requirements regarding grape-based liquors

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(1)A grape-based liquor shall—
(a)be produced from grapes of a prescribed cultivar of which the juice has undergone complete or partial alcoholic fermentation;
(b)be produced by treating such juice or fermented product in the prescribed manner, or by adding thereto or removing therefrom a prescribed substance; and
(c)be produced in such a manner that it is of a prescribed class and complies with the prescribed requirements for the class concerned.

 

(2)A grape-based liquor shall not contain a particular prescribed substance to a greater extent than that prescribed.

 

(3)No person shall, either before, during or after completion or termination of the alcoholic fermentation referred to in subsection (1)(a)—
(a)add to or remove from the product from which a grape-based liquor is produced, or a substance added in terms of subsection (1)(b), or a grape-based liquor, any substance other than a substance prescribed for this purpose; and
(b)so add or remove a substance so prescribed, otherwise than in accordance with the prescribed manner or conditions.