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Find out which drinks are liable for the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, and how much you may need to pay.
It's illegal to buy alcohol if you're under 18 and you can be stopped, fined or arrested by the police for drinking in public
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with drug or alcohol misuse or dependence.
Find out how you can import alcohol into the UK and the duty and VAT you need to pay for each method.
How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
Your tap water should be clear and bright - water quality advice, reporting problems, how to complain
Find out about the verification checks and what to expect during a visit if you have applied for verification and paid your fee for the Scheme.
The legal alcohol limits for drivers in the UK - microgrammes, milligrammes
What denatured alcohol is, and how you apply for authorisation to produce, stock, distribute, sell or use it.
Guidance for the Soft Drinks Industry Levy. Including how to check if your drink is liable, as well as how to register, submit returns and pay your bill.
How to apply to protect a spirit drink name under the UK GI schemes.
Find out about temporary changes to the destruction of spoilt beer, cider, wine or made-wine if you're a brewer, cider producer, wine maker or publican.
Check the rates of duty for beer, cider, spirits, wine and other fermented products.
Making the case for investing in effective alcohol treatment.
Product Safety Report for Boao Drink Glass Charms presenting a medium risk of injuries.
You must tell DVLA if you have an alcohol problem
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
Guidance and forms about Alcohol Duty. Including rates, Small Producer Relief, submitting returns and paying duty.
List of applications to protect the geographical name of a spirit drink in Great Britain.
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