Notices published in Govt. Gazette no 20,914 of 30th August 2022

All licensed Wineries are being informed on changes that are being proposed to Subsidiary Legislation 436.07 Wines Production Protocol Regulations with regards to the DOK protocols 'Malta' and 'Gozo' in order to reflect current market realities.

As permitted by Article 12 of the Wine Act (Cap. 436), the Wine Regulations Board has discussed and recommends amendments to Subsidiary Legislation 436.07, D.O.K. Wines Production Protocols Regulations as per changes proposed for both product specifications of DOK Malta and DOK Gozo.

The following is added to Article 6 on sparkling wine: “In the case of Rosé wines, the Cuvee can be obtained from a coupage of the red and white grape allowed for the use of this term."

The following is added to Article 7.3 for the term Passito: “Notwithstanding the EU regulations on oenological practices, the maximum limit of volatile acidity for the 'Passito' typology is of 30 milliequivalents per litre and the maximum limit of total sulphur dioxide for this wine can be up to 300 mg per litre if the wine has a sugar content greater than or equal to 45 g/l."

The following is added to Article 7.3 for the term Imqadded: “Notwithstanding the EU regulations on oenological practices, the maximum limit of volatile acidity for the 'Imqadded' typology is of 25 milliequivalents per litre and the maximum limit of total sulphur dioxide for this wine can be up to 300 mg per litre if the wine has a sugar content greater than or equal to 45 g/l."

Malbec is added to the DOK Wine Grape Variety lists of 4.1, 4.2 and Article 6.

The mention “Riżerva" may be replaced by the term “Reserve" under Article 7.5.

In Article 6, the minimum natural alcoholic strengths (% vol.) of Girgentina is lowered to 10.0% from 10.5% for white wines.

In Article 6, the minimum natural alcoholic strengths (% vol.) of Ġellewża is lowered to 10.0% from 10.5% for Rosé wines.

Stakeholders are gently requested to inform the Agriculture Directorate of any oppositions to these amendments by sending an email to (winehub.mafa@gov.mt), within 15 days of this notice. In the absence of this, the Agriculture Directorate will proceed with informing the European Commission of these amendments to these Maltese PDO production protocols.

Suspension of Parking

The Ħal Safi Local Council notifies that on Sunday, 25th September, 2022, from 7.00 a.m. till 2.30 p.m., no parking is allowed in Misraħ il-Knisja and Triq Santa Marija.

Suspension of Traffic and Parking

The Birkirkara Local Council notifies that on Saturday, 3rd September, 2022, from 4.00 p.m. till 10.00 p.m. no parking is allowed in Triq il-Venerabbli Nazju Falzon which will be closed for traffic.

Traffic Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Thursday, 1st September, 2022 till Friday, 30th September,, from 9.30 a.m. till 5.00 p.m., Triq l-Indipendenza (from the corner of Triq Caravaggio to the corner of Triq Giuseppi Calì) will be closed to all traffic.

Abridged Financial Statements as at 31st December, 2021, published in terms of Article 15 of the Statute of the Foundation for Medical Services (pages 12,297 to 12,305).

FMS Financial Statements Gaz 30.8.pdf​