Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the industry association had standing to challenge the authorization of the cider product.
Decisione estratta
The association lacked standing because neither it nor its members were sufficiently and specifically affected; the alleged harm was only ordinary competitive pressure and general public interest.
Motivazione estratta
Article 48 VwVG requires special affectedness and a protected interest. Competitor standing is not given by mere increased competition, general quality concerns, or public-health and landscape interests; members were not shown to be privileged or subject to a special admission regime.