National Codes & Guidelines
For international codes and agreements see the AWBC website
WINE INDUSTRY
Australian Wine Industry Code of Conduct
Voluntary code developed by WFA and Wine Grape Growers Australia (WGGA).
Read more and download forms.
Code of Good Manufacturing Practice for the Australian Wine Industry
Outlines basic practices that should be followed in vineyards and wineries to ensure that products are sound and safe for the environment and the consumer. View detail (PDF) on AWRI website
Wine Industry Display of Awards Code of Practice
Describes how awards may be displayed on wine products from the 2005 vintage onwards. View detail (PDF)
Winegrape Assessment in the Vineyard and at the Winery
A detailed publication describing and endorsing current best practice in wine grape assessment, including quality specifications. View detail (PDF)
ALCOHOL
Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code
A Code and Complaints Management System developed jointly with other beverage industries and the Advertising Federation of Australia. Update November 2009. View
detail (PDF)
Australian Alcohol Guidelines
Released by the National Health & Medical Research Council in 2009. View
detail (PDF)
PACKAGING
Wine Packaging Guidelines
Prepared by the WFA Packaging Committee to provide a basic level of understanding of fundamental wine packaging issues for small to medium wineries and new entrants to the industry. Updated November 2010. View
document (PDF)
National Packaging Covenant
Voluntary initiative by Government and Industry to reduce the environmental effects of packaging. See NPC website
HACCP, BRC Standards and GSFI
WFA information bulletin outlining Food Safety Management Systems. View
detail (PDF)
Sparkling Wine Packaging Warnings
WFA information bulletin for retail and trade. View detail (PDF)