The European Federation of Origin Wines (EFOW) called on Tuesday 22 May for the use of copper compounds in the treatment of organic wines to be extended in the European Union.
As things stand, in the general regulations, there is no restriction on copper at EU level. It is for the individual countries to determine their own positions. However, for producers applying organic specifications, there is a limit of 30 kg per hectare.
The use of copper compounds as a phytosanitary substance is...