The Procedure for Certification of Wine/Flavored Wine Product with Geographical Indication (hereinafter referred to as 'the Procedure') defines the mechanism for certification of wine and flavored wine products with a geographical indication (hereinafter referred to as 'the wine/flavored wine product') and issuance of a certificate of compliance with the relevant specification (hereinafter referred to as 'the certificate'). In accordance with the Procedure, prior to placing the wine/flavored wine product on the market, the manufacturer shall conclude an agreement with an certification body listed in the Register of certification bodies in the field of geographical indications for wines and flavored wine products and undergo certification to confirm compliance of the product with the specification. Certification is carried out on a paid contractual basis. The Procedure for certifying wine/flavored wine products includes: submission of an application for certification in the form set out in Annex 1 to the Procedure; examination of the application and submitted documents by the certification body; conclusion of a certification agreement; approval of the certification control plan; conducting certification in accordance with the control plan; issuing a reasoned decision on issuance or refusal to issue the certificate; issuing the certificate (in case of a positive decision); suspension or withdrawal of the certificate, if necessary. The application for certification may be…