JUDGMENT OF 9. 12. 1981 — CASE 193/80 COMMISSION v ITALY

In Case 193/80

THE COURT composed of: J. Mertens de Wilmars, President, G. Bosco, A. Touffait and O. Due (Presidents of Chambers), P. Pescatore, A. O'Keeffe, T. Koopmans, U. Everling and A. Chloros, Judges, Advocate General: Sir Gordon Slynn Registrar: A. Van Houtte

gives the following

JUDGMENT

Facts and Issues

I — Facts and procedure

1. The legislation at issue

2. The Community legislation

3. The procedure

II — Conclusions of the parties

III — Summary of the submissions and arguments of the parties

IV — Oral procedure

Decision

(a) The prohibition of the importation and marketing of vinegars of agricultural origin other than wine-vinegar

(b) The restriction of the designation vinegar to wine-vinegar

Costs