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 |