Category: Licensing Compliance

This discussion summarizes the issues related to starting and operating a winery in BC. Significant topics that are covered and which may affect business plans include:

• Provincial licensing rules governed by the LCRB (Liquor Control & Licensing Act)
• Provincial rules administered by the BC LDB (Winery categorization as land-based or commercial) 
• Provincial rules governed by the Agricultural Land Commission (applicable to any wineries located in the Agricultural Land Reserve)
• BC Wine Authority (VQA) rules 
• Summary of Additional Federal rules (Excise Tax Act) and Municipal rules

This discussion summarizes the compliance issues for a licensed BC winery (manufacturer) as they relate to contract manufacturing. Significant topics covered include:

• Contract manufacturing where a winery produces or processes wine or grapes for another licensed winery
• Contract manufacturing where a winery produces wine for an unlicensed brand owner

This discussion summarizes the compliance issues for a licensed BC winery (manufacturer) as they relate to minimum production standards imposed by the BC LCRB (licensing branch).