Denominação de Origem Controlada Denominação de Origem Controlada The denominação de origem controlada (or DOC) is the system of protected designation of origin for wines, cheeses, butters, and other agricultural products from Portugal. Portuguese wine regions, as well as producers of several other products, established this system following Portugal's entry into the European Union in 1986. It is similar to the French "Appellation d'origine contrôlée" (AOC), the Italian "Denominazione di origine controllata" (DOC), and the Spanish "Denominación de Origen" (DO) systems. The DOC system replaced the earlier "Região Demarcada" system of distinguishing Portuguese appellations developed in the early 20th century. In addition to protecting
Basic Laws of Sweden all MPs may bring a motion for a referendum which must be support by at least one-third of all MPs. The referendum is held simultaneously with Riksdag elections and the amendment is deemed rejected if a simple majority of voters reject it, provided the majority is a majority of all valid votes. If the people do not dismiss a change, it still has to be ratified by the newly elected Riksdag. Such a referendum has never been used. Basic Laws of Sweden The Basic Laws of Sweden () are the four fundamental laws of the Kingdom of Sweden that regulate