Frequently Asked Questions
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Important dates
Monday, 1 December 2025 > Registration opening date
===> Online registration
Until Friday, 13 February 2026 > Online registration
Until Friday, 20 February 2026 > Samples reception
===> Registration by post
Until Friday, 13 February 2026 > Registration + samples reception
===> Key dates
16–17 March 2026 > Concours International de Lyon
Results will be published on the website after the competition.
Who can present wine?
- wine producers and winemakers
- groups of co-operative wineries
- importers
- wine merchants
Which wines can compete?
It is open to wines from all over the world that have a specific geographical denomination.
What must the wine analysis report contain?
An analysis report per wine (level of alcohol, glucose + fructose sugars, total and volatile acidity, SO2, excess pressure from carbon dioxide for sparkling).
Which wines are allowed to compete?
All vintages are allowed in the competition.
How many products can be presented?
You are not limited in the number of products you can present. Wine merchants must have a mandate for the presentation of wines they do not own.
What should be written on the package for customs?
For shipments originating from countries outside the EU, each delivery must be sent with a detailed business invoice with the following information:
- General information: company name and address
- Recipient details: 331 Chemin de la croix de fer - 69400 LIMAS - FRANCE (recipient's name and address)
- Recipient's EORI number: FR 342 055 837 000 62 VAT number
- Recipient's intra-community VAT number: FR61342055837
- Incoterm: DDP
- For each product:
- Product name
- Number of product(s)
- Unit weight and total weight
- Unit value: customs value is 0.50 EUR
- For bottles: capacity (example: 0.75L)
- For bottles: alcohol content
- Total value: make sure the total value of the shipment is less than 20.00 EUR (€20)
- Mention “Samples for tasting - No commercial value”.
- Country of origin
Without this information, your product cannot be imported.
Enclose this commercial invoice signed by a representative of the producer ON and IN the box.
Some courriers, such as DHL or FedEx, add extra handling charges when the parcel arrives. Ask your courrier for details.
How many samples need to be sent?
Wines: 3 labelled bottles per wine must be sent to the address indicated on the form. Please always send your bottles upright, never lying down, as this significantly reduces the risk of glass breakage. You are welcome to send your registered wines before uploading the analyses.The wines must have a label and a cap.
Delivery time and address
When you register your products, you will receive an e-mail from us with a dispatch note containing all the important information about the delivery time and address.
Terms of delivery - Delivery from Non-EU countries
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (free delivery incl. customs clearance, duties and taxes).
Recommendations for sending Wines
How much does it cost to register?
Registration fees per product : €43.85 excl. VAT
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Important dates
Monday, 1 December 2025 > Registration opening date
===> Online registration
Until Friday, 13 February 2026 > Online registration
Until Friday, 20 February 2026 > Samples reception
===> Registration by post
Until Friday, 13 February 2026 > Registration + samples reception
===> Key dates
16–17 March 2026 > Concours International de Lyon
Results will be published on the website after the competition.
What are the categories?
Can a beer be presented in more than one category?
Yes. A beer can be presented in more than one category, with more than one style.
How many samples need to be sent?
Beers: 3 labelled bottles, per product presented
Please always send your bottles upright, never lying down, as this significantly reduces the risk of glass breakage.There are no requirements for packaging type or capacity. You may send a bottle, can or any other type of packaging, with a capacity of at least 25cl.
What should be written on the package for customs?
For shipments originating from countries outside the EU, each delivery must be sent with a detailed business invoice with the following information:
- General information: company name and address
- Recipient details: 331 Chemin de la croix de fer - 69400 LIMAS - FRANCE (recipient's name and address)
- Recipient's EORI number: FR 342 055 837 000 62 VAT number
- Recipient's intra-community VAT number: FR61342055837
- Incoterm: DDP
- For each product:
- Product name
- Number of product(s)
- Unit weight and total weight
- Unit value: customs value is 0.50 EUR
- For bottles: capacity (example: 0.75L)
- For bottles: alcohol content
- Total value: make sure the total value of the shipment is less than 20.00 EUR (€20)
- Mention “Samples for tasting - No commercial value”.
- Country of origin
Without this information, your product cannot be imported.
Enclose this commercial invoice signed by a representative of the producer ON and IN the box.
Some courriers, such as DHL or FedEx, add extra handling charges when the parcel arrives. Ask your courrier for details.
Delivery time and address
When you register your products, you will receive an e-mail from us with a dispatch note containing all the important information about the delivery time and address.
Terms of delivery - Delivery from Non-EU countries
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (free delivery incl. customs clearance, duties and taxes).
Recommendations for sending Beers
How much does it cost to register?
Registration fees per product : €43.85 excl. VAT
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Important dates
Monday, 1 December 2025 > Registration opening date
===> Online registration
Until Friday, 13 February 2026 > Online registration
Until Friday, 20 February 2026 > Samples reception
===> Registration by post
Until Friday, 13 February 2026 > Registration + samples reception
===> Key dates
16–17 March 2026 > Concours International de Lyon
Results will be published on the website after the competition.
What are the categories?
How many samples need to be sent?
Spirits: 2 labelled bottles, per product presented
Please always send your bottles upright, never lying down, as this significantly reduces the risk of glass breakage.There are no requirements for packaging type or capacity. You may send a bottle, can or any other type of packaging, with a capacity of at least 25cl.
What should be written on the package for customs?
For shipments originating from countries outside the EU, each delivery must be sent with a detailed business invoice with the following information:
- General information: company name and address
- Recipient details: 331 Chemin de la croix de fer - 69400 LIMAS - FRANCE (recipient's name and address)
- Recipient's EORI number: FR 342 055 837 000 62 VAT number
- Recipient's intra-community VAT number: FR61342055837
- Incoterm: DDP
- For each product:
- Product name
- Number of product(s)
- Unit weight and total weight
- Unit value: customs value is 0.50 EUR
- For bottles: capacity (example: 0.75L)
- For bottles: alcohol content
- Total value: make sure the total value of the shipment is less than 20.00 EUR (€20)
- Mention “Samples for tasting - No commercial value”.
- Country of origin
Without this information, your product cannot be imported.
Enclose this commercial invoice signed by a representative of the producer ON and IN the box.
Some courriers, such as DHL or FedEx, add extra handling charges when the parcel arrives. Ask your courrier for details.
Delivery time and address
When you register your products, you will receive an e-mail from us with a dispatch note containing all the important information about the delivery time and address.
Terms of delivery - Delivery from Non-EU countries
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (free delivery incl. customs clearance, duties and taxes).
Recommendations for sending Spirits
How much does it cost to register?
Registration fees per product : €43.85 excl. VAT
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Important dates
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 > Registration opening date
Until Friday, 6 November 2026 > Registration closing date
Until Tuesday, 1 December 2026 > Samples reception
Friday, 4 December 2026 > Concours International de Lyon
Results will be published on the website after the competition.
Who can present a dairy product?
- Producers,
- Groups of producers,
- Dairies,
- Processors,
- Refiners,
- Companies,
- Importers.
What milk products can compete?
All cheeses and dairy products from across the world are authorised to compete. Cheese and dairy are defined as products prepared with all or part of the milk from cows, goats, sheep, buffalo or other animals. Cream desserts, rice puddings, ice creams and other desserts must be made primarily from dairy products. The final composition of the product must be at least 50% milk or dairy products.
Can the products be prepared, cooked or reheated on the day of the tasting?
No. Samples must not undergo any transformation before evaluation by jurors: no cooking, reheating, mixing or preparation other than cutting the product or opening the packaging.
How many products can be presented?
There is no limit to the number of products you may present.
What are the categories?
How many samples need to be sent?
| Weight of the individual cheese < 50g | 4 pieces |
| Weight of the individual cheese > 50g but < 99g | 3 pieces |
| Weight of the individual cheese > 100g but < 149g | 2 pieces |
| Weight of the individual cheese > 150g but < 499g | 1 piece |
| Weight of the individual cheese > 500g | piece of 500g minimum (4 kg max) |
| Butter | 2 pieces without markings |
| Milk | 1 bottle |
| Fromage frais / blanc, cream, yoghurt, milk-based dessert, less than 199g | 4 cartons |
| Fromage frais / blanc, cream, yoghurt, milk-based dessert, more than 200g | 2 cartons |
| Cream, yoghurt, frozen dairy dessert less than 199g | 4 pots |
| Cream, yoghurt, frozen dairy dessert over 200g | 1 pot |
What should be written on the package for customs?
For shipments originating from countries outside the EU, each delivery must be sent with a detailed business invoice with the following information:
- General information: company name and address
- Recipient details: 331 Chemin de la croix de fer - 69400 LIMAS - FRANCE (recipient's name and address)
- Recipient's EORI number: FR 342 055 837 000 62 VAT number
- Recipient's intra-community VAT number: FR61342055837
- Incoterm: DDP
- For each product:
- Product name
- Number of product(s)
- Unit weight and total weight
- Unit value: customs value is 0.50 EUR
- For bottles: capacity (example: 0.75L)
- For bottles: alcohol content
- Total value: make sure the total value of the shipment is less than 20.00 EUR (€20)
- Mention “Samples for tasting - No commercial value”.
- Country of origin
Without this information, your product cannot be imported.
Enclose this commercial invoice signed by a representative of the producer ON and IN the box.
Some courriers, such as DHL or FedEx, add extra handling charges when the parcel arrives. Ask your courrier for details.
Delivery time and address
When you register your products, you will receive an e-mail from us with a dispatch note containing all the important information about the delivery time and address.
Terms of delivery - Delivery from Non-EU countries
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (free delivery incl. customs clearance, duties and taxes).
Recommendations for sending Cheese and dairy products
How much does it cost to register?
Registration fees per product : €43.85 excl. VAT
Competition Rules and Regulations
These can be consulted on the rules and regulations page: click here
Important dates
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 > Registration opening date
Until Friday, 6 November 2026 > Registration closing date
Until Tuesday, 1 December 2026 > Samples reception
Friday, 4 December 2026 > Concours International de Lyon
Results will be published on the website after the competition.
Who can register a charcuterie?
- Producers
- Producer groups
- Charcutiers
- Butchers
- Processors
- Manufacturers
- Importers
Which charcuterie products can compete?
All charcuteries in the world are authorised to compete, i.e. any product made from meat or meat preparations from butchered animals, poultry, rabbits and game, processed under a system that guarantees quality and consumer protection.A product is not authorised if it contains Specified Risk Materials or mechanically separated meat. In France, these products must comply with the Code des Usages de la Charcuterie, de la Salaison et des Conserves de viande or with a PDO, PGI or TSG specification.
Can the products be prepared, cooked or reheated on the day of the tasting?
No. Samples must not undergo any transformation before evaluation by jurors: no cooking, reheating, mixing or preparation other than cutting the product or opening the packaging.
How many products can be presented?
There is no limit to the number of products you may present.
What are the categories?
How many samples need to be sent?
| Net weight of product under 50g | 4 samples |
| Net weight of product between 50g and 100g | 3 samples |
| Net weight of product between 100g and 150g | 2 samples |
| Net weight of product between 150g and 500g | 1 sample |
| Net weight of product over 500g | 500g minimum (4kg max) |
| Products such as ham or sausage | we recommend adding 6 vacuum-packed slices in addition to the piece. |
What should be written on the package for customs?
For shipments originating from countries outside the EU, each delivery must be sent with a detailed business invoice with the following information:
- General information: company name and address
- Recipient details: 331 Chemin de la croix de fer - 69400 LIMAS - FRANCE (recipient's name and address)
- Recipient's EORI number: FR 342 055 837 000 62 VAT number
- Recipient's intra-community VAT number: FR61342055837
- Incoterm: DDP
- For each product:
- Product name
- Number of product(s)
- Unit weight and total weight
- Unit value: customs value is 0.50 EUR
- For bottles: capacity (example: 0.75L)
- For bottles: alcohol content
- Total value: make sure the total value of the shipment is less than 20.00 EUR (€20)
- Mention “Samples for tasting - No commercial value”.
- Country of origin
Without this information, your product cannot be imported.
Enclose this commercial invoice signed by a representative of the producer ON and IN the box.
Some courriers, such as DHL or FedEx, add extra handling charges when the parcel arrives. Ask your courrier for details.
Delivery time and address
When you register your products, you will receive an e-mail from us with a dispatch note containing all the important information about the delivery time and address.
Terms of delivery - Delivery from Non-EU countries
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (free delivery incl. customs clearance, duties and taxes).
Recommendations for sending Charcuteries
How much does it cost to register?
Registration fees per product : €43.85 excl. VAT