The overall objectives of the BTSF Training Programme/Course on Course 2: Control of GIs in the spirit drinks sector are:
- Goal 1: full grasp of the legal framework
- Goal 2: perfect command of the organisational aspects of controls
- Goal 3: in-depth knowledge of the preliminary steps of the control activity
- Goal 4: in-depth knowledge of official controls in the whole chain
- Goal 5: full awareness of the importance of correct reporting and communication activities
- Goal 6: complete integration of all the information provided in the course
The course addresses the following topics:
- Topic 1: GIs for spirit drinks in the context of EU quality policy and regulatory framework overview
- Topic 2: Control systems related to GIs for spirit drinks
- Topic 3: Planning and organisation of official control activity on GIs for spirit drinks
- Topic 4: Official controls on GIs for spirit drinks
- Topic 5: Communication and reporting related to official controls on GIs for spirit drinks
- Topic 6: Integration activities
This Training Programme has been designed for the profiles and positions described below. Please verify compliance with the selection criteria before submitting or validating applications.
- Staff of competent authorities involved in planning and coordinating control activities of spirit drinks sector (preferably at central level) and field inspectors involved in the delivery of such controls
- Staff of delegated control bodies to which specific tasks related to GI control activities in the spirit drinks sector have been delegated
- Staff of national accreditation bodies and customs authorities involved in the spirit drinks GI sector
Applicants must have a good working level of English.
| Session | Start Date | End Date | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11/10/2021 | 15/10/2021 | Online | |
| 2 | 21/02/2022 | 25/02/2022 | - | Online |
| 3 | 20/06/2022 | 24/06/2022 | - | Online |
| 4 | 25/10/2022 | 28/10/2022 | Warsaw | Poland |
| 5 | 14/03/2023 | 17/03/2023 | Warsaw | Poland |
| Phase II - 1 | 05/11/2024 | 08/11/2024 | Warsaw | Poland |
| Phase II - 2 | 25/02/2025 | 28/02/2025 | Athens | Greece |
| Phase II - 3 | 11/11/2025 | 14/11/2025 | Warsaw | Poland |
The overall objectives of the BTSF Training Programme/Course on Control of GIs in the wine sector (course 1) are:
- Goal 1: full grasp of the legal framework
- Goal 2: perfect command of the organisational aspects of controls
- Goal 3: in-depth knowledge of the preliminary steps of the control activity
- Goal 4: in-depth knowledge of official controls in the whole chain
- Goal 5: full awareness of the importance of correct reporting and communication activities
- Goal 6: complete integration of all the information provided in the course
The course addresses the following topics:
- Topic 1: PDO/PGI for wines in the context of EU quality policy and regulatory framework overview
- Topic 2: Control systems related to PDO/PGI for wines
- Topic 3: Planning and organisation of control activity on PDO/PGI wines
- Topic 4: Official Controls on PDO/PGI wines
- Topic 5: Communication and reporting related to official controls on PDO/PGI wines
- Topic 6: Integration activities
This Training Programme has been designed for the profiles and positions described below. Please verify compliance with the selection criteria before submitting or validating applications.
- Staff of competent authorities involved in planning and coordinating control activities of the wine sector (preferably at central level) and field inspectors involved in the delivery of such controls
- Staff of delegated control bodies to which specific tasks related to GI control activities of the quality schemes in the wine sector have been delegated
- Staff of national accreditation bodies and customs authorities involved in the wine GI sector
Applicants must have a good working level of English.
| Session | Start Date | End Date | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15/11/2021 | 19/11/2021 | Online | |
| 2 | 28/02/2022 | 04/03/2022 | - | CANCELLED |
| 3 | 06/06/2022 | 10/06/2022 | - | Online |
| 4 | 13/12/2022 | 16/12/2022 | Turin | Italy |
| 5 | 09/05/2023 | 12/05/2023 | Vienna | Austria |
| 6 | 17/10/2023 | 20/10/2023 | Turin | Italy |
| Phase II - 1 | 28/01/2025 | 31/01/2025 | Bologna | Italy |
| Phase II - 2 | 17/06/2025 | 20/06/2025 | Vienna | Austria |
| Phase II - 3 | 27/01/2026 | 30/01/2026 | Bologna | Italy |
The overall objectives of the BTSF Training Programme/Course on Control of PDO/PGI/TSG in the field of agricultural products and foodstuffs are:
- Goal 1: full grasp of the legal framework.
- Goal 2: perfect command of the organisational aspects of controls.
- Goal 3: in-depth knowledge of the preliminary steps of the control activity.
- Goal 4: in-depth knowledge of official controls in the whole chain.
- Goal 5: full awareness of the importance of correct reporting and communication activities.
- Goal 6: complete integration of all the information provided in the course.
The course addresses the following topics:
- Topic 1: PDO/PGI/TSG for agricultural products and foodstuffs in the context of EU quality policy and regulatory framework overview
- Topic 2: Control systems related to PDO/PGI/TSG for agricultural products and foodstuff
- Topic 3: Planning and organisation of control activity on PDO/PGI/TSG products
- Topic 4: Official controls on PDO/PGI/TSG agricultural products and foodstuffs
- Topic 5: Communication and reporting related to official controls on PDO/PGI/TSG agricultural products and foodstuffs
- Topic 6: Integration activities
This Training Programme has been designed for the profiles and positions described below. Please verify compliance with the selection criteria before submitting or validating applications.
- Staff of competent authorities involved in planning and coordinating GI/TSG control activities of the agri-food sector (preferably at central level) and field inspectors involved in the delivery of such controls
- Staff of delegated control bodies to which specific tasks related to GI control activities of the quality schemes in the agri-food sector have been delegated
- Staff of national accreditation bodies and customs authorities involved in the agri-food GI sector
Applicants must have a good working level of English.
| Session | Start Date | End Date | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29/11/2021 | 03/12/2021 | Online | Online |
| 2 | 21/03/2022 | 25/03/2022 | Online | Online |
| 3 | 16/05/2022 | 20/05/2022 | Online | Online |
| 4 | 29/11/2022 | 02/12/2022 | Lisbon | Portugal |
| 5 | 19/09/2023 | 22/09/2023 | Lisbon | Portugal |
| Phase II - 1 | 25/03/2025 |
28/03/2025 |
Lisbon | Portugal |
| Phase II - 2 | 16/09/2025 | 19/09/2025 |
Lisbon | Portugal |
| Phase II - 3 | 09/12/2025 | 12/12/2025 | Madrid | Spain |
The overall objectives of the BTSF Training Programme/Course on Course 4: Cross-sectoral training on market controls agri-food, wine, spirit drinks are:
- Goal 1: full grasp of the legal framework.
- Goal 2: perfect command of the organisational aspects of controls.
- Goal 3: in-depth knowledge of the preliminary steps of the control activity.
- Goal 4: in-depth knowledge of official controls in the whole chain.
- Goal 5: full awareness of the importance of correct reporting and communication activities.
- Goal 6: complete integration of all the information provided in the course.
The course addresses the following topics:
- Topic 1: Legal framework and protection of GIs/TSGs for the sectors of wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products and foodstuffs
- Topic 2: Specificities of control activities in the sectors of wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products and foodstuffs with GIs/TSGs
- Topic 3: Market controls in physical marketplaces
- Topic 4: Market controls in the e-commerce
This Training Programme has been designed for the profiles and positions described below. Please verify compliance with the selection criteria before submitting or validating applications.
- Staff of competent authorities involved in planning and coordinating market control activities of agri-food, wine or spirit drinks sectors (preferably at central level) and field inspectors involved in the delivery of such controls
- Staff of delegated control bodies to which specific tasks related to market control activities of the quality schemes in the agri-food, wine or spirit drinks sectors have been delegated
- Staff of national accreditation bodies and customs authorities involved in the agri-food, wine or spirit drinks sectors.
Applicants must have a good working level of English.
| Session | Start Date | End Date | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24/01/2022 | 28/01/2022 | Online | |
| 2 | 04/07/2022 | 08/07/2022 | - | Online |
| 3 | 17/01/2023 | 20/01/2023 | Athens | Greece |
| 4 | 27/06/2023 | 30/06/2023 | Marseille | France |
| 5 | 21/11/2023 | 24/11/2023 | Athens | Greece |
| Phase II - 1 | 10/12/2024 |
13/12/2024 | Athens | Greece |
| Phase II - 2 | 13/05/2025 |
16/05/2025 |
Vienna | Austria |
| Phase II - 3 | 14/10/2025 | 17/10/2025 | Madrid | Spain |