CIDER01030 - Introduction: law and regulations

Main Laws

  • The Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979 (ALDA)
  • The Cider and Perry Regulations 1989

These laws govern the production, holding and movement of cider.

Purpose and application of the law

There will be occasions when you will be faced with issues not precisely covered by these guidelines. In such cases, you, or your line manager, will need to consider whether or not a trader’s request or problem can be accommodated within the law.

We expect that most problems will be resolved locally. However, issues that may affect policy or practices in other parts of the country should be referred to the AHM Advisory & Litigation team. Please see casework enquiries - tobacco, alcohol, holding and movements

Other legislation that applies to cider makers

  • The Cider and Perry (Exemption from Registration) Order 1976
  • The Customs and Excise Management Act 1979
  • The Revenue Traders (Accounts and Records) Regulations 1992
  • The Excise Goods (Drawback) Regulations 1995
  • The Excise Goods (Holding, Movement and Duty Point) Regulations 2010