Article 1
Establishing the International Organisation of Vine and Wine · Date: 03.04.2001 · In force
1. The "International Organisation of Vine and Wine" (O.I.V) is hereby established. The O.I.V shall replace the International Vine and Wine Office established by the Agreement of 29 November 1924, as amended, and shall be subject to the provisions of the present Agreement.
2. The O.I.V shall pursue its objectives and exercise its activities defined in Article 2. The O.I.V shall be an intergovernmental organisation of a scientific and technical nature of recognised competence for its work concerning vines, wine, wine-based beverages, grapes, raisins and other vine products.
