Instant Additive Detection Makes Labeling a Breeze A new way to detect ascorbic acid, fumaric acid and sucrose in wine saves time and costs when checking for additives in finished wine. Tests take 30 seconds and do not involve the use of chemicals or reagents. A rapid and convenient test for detecting additives in wine is now available for the WineScan™ 3 analyser. Instead of using time-consuming enzymatic methods involving the use of chemicals and reagents, winemakers, bottlers and traders can test for the presence of sucrose, fumaric acid and ascorbic acid at the touch of a button. Results are presented within 30 seconds in the same way as with the the many other tests available with the WineScan 3.  Many Labelling Parameters in a Single Test The availability of the three new additives tests comes at a time when the list of required declarations on wine bottles is growing. Among these, the new EU regulation introduced in 2024 states that information on ingredients, allerg

Now that things are returning to normal, your marketing team is poised to start generating out-of-state tasting events again. Do you know what the rules are now? The rules for tasting events can vary widely from state to state, and many privileges have changed in response to the pandemic. That's a lot to keep track of! So, how do you find the answer you need quickly? Simple. Just, log-on to The Digest website and check the trade practices section for the state where the event is planned. You may still have to consult with counsel or your compliance company, but it's always best to have an idea of the rules before even asking for advice. If you have a subscription to the Digest of Wine & Spirits Law, simply select the tasting section and the state where the tasting will be held to see a summary of the regulations that apply, along with citations if you need the exact wording of the regulation or law. It really is that simple! For a taste of The Digest, go to the website and

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