Italy Enacts Law No. 75/2026: Tougher Penalties for Food Fraud with Fines Up to €50,000 and Four-Year Prison Terms
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Italy has enacted a new law (No. 75 of April 21, 2026) that significantly toughens penalties for food fraud and counterfeit products in the wine and agricultural sectors. The law, effective May 29, introduces fines up to €50,000 and prison terms of up to four years for violations involving protected designation of origin (PDO) and protected geographical indication (PGI) wines, organic products, and other certified foods falsely presented as authentic. This expands criminal liability and enforcement capabilities across Italy's agro-food sector.
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· 3 pulledItaly has tightened penalties for food fraud and counterfeit products in a move that could reshape enforcement across the country's wine and agricultural sectors, with fines reaching €50,000 and prison terms of up to four years for some violations.
The new law, No. 75 of April 21, 2026, took effect on May 29 and expands legal protections for Italian agro-food products, including wines with protected designation of origin and protected geographical indication labels.
It also targets organic products and other certified foods that are falsely presented to consumers as authentic.
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