Guidance

Appeal against a decision on a traditional term for a wine product

How to appeal against a decision to register, change or cancel a traditional term on a wine product in the UK.

Who can appeal

You can make an appeal if you’re affected by, or have a legitimate interest in, a decision to:

  • register or not register a traditional term
  • amend or not amend a traditional term specification
  • cancel or not cancel a registered traditional term

See the list of wine products being considered for the traditional terms UK register.

How to appeal

You have 28 days to appeal from the date a decision is published.

Follow the guidance on how to appeal and get the form you need from HM Courts and Tribunals Service.

General Regulatory Chamber
HM Courts and Tribunals Service
PO Box 9300
Leicester
LE1 8DJ

Email: grc@justice.gov.uk

Telephone: 0300 123 4504

Tribunal staff can explain how the process works, but they cannot give you legal advice.

Updates to this page

Published 31 December 2020
Last updated 17 March 2021 + show all updates
  1. More guidance on the appeals process is provided by HM Courts and Tribunals Service - link updated.

  2. First published.

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