Label Check & Compliance
One third of beverage producers face label-related delays or rejections when trying to enter new markets or launch new products.
Avoid costly mistakes with Meron’s Label Compliance Service. Whether you are launching a new product or selling into new markets, we validate your label fast as part of a full analysis or special service.
Go Beyond Legal Requirements
Avoid delays and save money. Our Label Compliance Service checks that your labels follow all legal rules: like required wording, icons (e.g. pregnancy warning, recycling), font size, and language. We make sure your drink is ready for any market. Not sure if your label is compliant? We can help.
What is Label Compliance Service and why is it necessary?
A label & compliance check ensures that your product label meets all legal requirements in the country you plan to sell. For the EU, this includes mandatory mentions, language requirements, and formatting rules. Without compliance, customs or retailers may delay or reject your products.
What happens if my label isn't compliant with regulations?
Non-compliance can lead to border rejections, fines, relabeling costs, and shipment delays. In worst-case scenarios, your entire production could be denied entry or pulled from shelves.
Are there different label rules for wines, spirits, and liqueurs?
Yes. Each category has unique mandatory mentions and specific regulations under the law. Wines require details on grape origin, spirits need defined production categories, and liqueurs may have sugar content specifications, for example.
What are the mandatory label elements for wine in the EU?
Wine labels must include product category (e.g., Table Wine, Sparkling, Fortified), alcohol content, origin (PDO/PGI if applicable), producer details, allergens (e.g., sulfites), net volume, lot number, and the new nutritional and ingredient declarations.
Do producers need to list ingredients on a wine label?
Yes. In the EU, since December 2023, wines must include an ingredient list and nutrition declaration, either on the label or through a digital link like a QR code (with limited information allowed off-label).
What does a spirits label need to show?
For spirits, the label must include the product category (e.g., rum, gin), alcohol strength (% ABV), net volume, producer or bottler details, allergens if any, lot number, and in some cases, geographic indication.
Are there specific rules for liqueur labels?
Liqueurs must declare alcohol content, product name, sugar content (especially for cream or fruit-based liqueurs), allergens, and, in many cases, colorants and flavorings. A nutrition declaration is required for some formats.
Can I use QR codes to meet label requirements?
Yes, in the European Union, for wines and aromatized wines, rules allow off-label declarations (ingredients and nutrition) through electronic means like QR codes, but allergens must still be shown on the label.
How fast can Meron validate a label?
For most label checks, we offer rapid feedback within 2 working days. Full assessments, including lab analysis, may take slightly longer, depending on product complexity, depth of requests, and sample size.
See How Meron Ensures Wine Compliance
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Meron Featured
in the Press
See what the world is saying about Meron! From wine and spirits experts to industry insiders, Meron’s story is told in multiple languages and trusted publications. Get the latest insights and explore our journey through the eyes of the press.
"No more bad supermarket wine"
De Telegraaf
What if a machine could “taste” wine more accurately than a connoisseur? In this De Telegraaf article, Harry van den Dungen, our founder, shares how advanced technology is revolutionising the wine industry. From analysing 350,000 bottles to matching wines with personal taste profiles. Learn how precision of machine-based wine analysis data improves wine quality on shelves.
(Article in Dutch)
Meron: Advancing Wine Quality Standards
Dutch Wine Apprentice
Meron stands as the cornerstone of wine analysis in the Benelux region, offering comprehensive analysis services for wine, wine-related products, spirits, and liquors, with a particular focus on detecting wine abnormalities. With a rich history spanning three decades, Meron is the largest wine laboratory in the Benelux…
What Should a Sustainable Wine Drinker Really Focus on?
De Volkskrant
Organic wine, vegan wine, natural wine—what should a sustainable wine drinker really focus on? These days, you’ll find organic, vegan, and even “natural” wines at liquor stores and supermarkets. But be discerning, experts say, as crafting great wine, especially without conventional additives, is a true skill.
(Article in Dutch)
Wine From 1700 Found in Shipwreck
NRC Handelsblad
Divers from the Dutch Institute for Ship and Underwater Archaeology (NISA) discovered a 300-year-old wine bottle. It’s the first time such an old wine bottle, complete with contents, has been found in Dutch waters. The wine will be analyzed by Meron
(Article in Dutch)
This Dutch Company Analyzed 350,000 wines
MT Sprout
Each year, Meron analyzes wines representing a market volume of about 350 million bottles. Before they reach supermarket shelves, Meron verifies every step in the supply chain to ensure agreed-upon quality. The company’s database has 350,000 wines from around the world.
(Article in Dutch)
Reflections: Nostalgia
Perswijn
Hubrecht Duijker in conversation with
Ronald de Groot: I visited Meron, a company that tests wines for many supermarkets. Almost all flawed aromas in wine are now mercilessly detected by machines. Thankfully, machines still can’t determine if a wine is “enjoyable,” but perhaps that day is coming.
(Article in Dutch)
A Visit to Meron
LFE
Meron is a leading quality institute in the wine industry and an important partner of LFE for many years. LFE was received by Harry van den Dungen and the state-of-the-art aroma detection equipment, used to determine a detailed profile of wine aromas and off-notes.
(Article in Dutch)