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COMPLIANCE INSPECTION KICKED OFF IN ALL 121 LICENSED WINERIES IN NINGXIA WINE REGION
By Tony Zhu
30-5-2025
Source: Xige Estate
The local authorities of China’s Ningxia wine region has started a comprehensive industrial inspection on vineyards and wineries coinciding the Fifth Ningxia International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo which will bring hundreds of international wine professionals to the area.
Led by multiple government departments including market regulation, public security, agricultural and rural affairs, the initiative signals a strong commitment to promoting the healthy development of the region's wine industry.
Starting from May and lasting until August, the move comes in response to growing concerns over industry standards and market integrity, aiming to address issues such as non-compliant substance use, production hygiene lapses and abuse of geographical indications.
The inspection will closely monitor the use of substance in grape nurseries and vineyards, ensuring that all substances used in the cultivation process meet safety and compliance standards.
This includes strict checks on fertilizers, pesticides and other agricultural inputs to guarantee the quality of the raw materials for winemaking.
The task force will inspect all 121 licensed wineries in the region, to ensure that production facilities meet hygiene requirements and that the winemaking process adheres to standards.
The inspection will also cover both the physical and online market places. Random checks will be carried out on wine products sold by local enterprises and e-commerce platforms.
Moreover, the use of the "Helan East Foothill Wine" geographical indication will be strictly regulated, with zero tolerance for any misuse or counterfeiting.
This is crucial as the geographical indication is a key identifier of the region's high-quality wines, and protecting it is essential for maintaining consumer trust and the industry's reputation.
As China's leading wine-producing region, Ningxia has seen rapid growth in recent years.
By the end of 2024, Ningxia had a staggering 606,000 mu (40,420 hectares) of wine grape plantations, accounting for nearly 40 percent of the country's total, and an annual wine production of 140 million bottles, which accounts for 50 percent of China’s domestic wine output.
The authorities said this inspection is not just a regulatory exercise but a strategic move to rectify industry irregularities.
By strengthening quality control and cracking down on illegal activities such as counterfeiting and geographical indication abuse, the industry aims to enhance its international standing.
(the writer can be contacted at: info@thewinechronicle.com)
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