Article 2

1. In the framework of its competence, the objectives of the O.I.V shall be as follows:

a) to inform its members of measures whereby the concerns of producers, consumers and other players in the vine and wine products sector may be taken into consideration;

b) to assist other international organisations, both intergovernmental and non-governmental, especially those which carry out standardisation activities;

c) to contribute to international harmonisation of existing practices and standards and, as necessary, to the preparation of new international standards in order to improve the conditions for producing and marketing vine and wine products, and to help ensure that the interests of consumers are taken into account.

2. To attain these objectives, the O.I.Vʼs activities shall be:

a) to promote and guide scientific and technical research and experimentation in order to meet the needs expressed by its members, to assess the results, calling on qualified experts as necessary, and where relevant to circulate the results by appropriate means;

b) to draw up and frame recommendations and monitor implementation of such recommendations in liaison with its members, especially in the following areas:

(i) conditions for grape production,

(ii) oenological practices,

(iii) definition and/or description of products, labelling and marketing conditions,

(iv) methods for analysing and assessing vine products;

c) to submit to its members all proposals relating to:

(i) guaranteeing the authenticity of vine products, especially with regard to consumers, in particular in connection with the information provided on labels,

(ii) protecting geographical indications, especially vine- and wine-growing areas and the related appellations of origin, whether designated by geographical names or not, insofar as they do not call into question international agreements relating to trade and intellectual property,

(iii) improving scientific and technical criteria for recognising and protecting new vitivinicultural plant varieties;

d) to contribute to the harmonisation and adaptation of regulations by its members or, where relevant, to facilitate mutual recognition of practices within its field of activities;

e) to mediate between countries or organisations upon request, any expenses of mediation being borne by those making the request;