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How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.
Latest FCDO travel advice for India including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with drug or alcohol misuse or dependence.
Find out which drinks are liable for the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, and how much you may need to pay.
The legal alcohol limits for drivers in the UK - microgrammes, milligrammes
Consultation on age verification in connection with alcohol sales.
Rules for alcohol licensing in your area, apply for a licence or have your say about a licence application
Find out about Alcoholic Ingredients Relief, which is the repayment of excise duty charged on spirits, beer, wine, other fermented products and cider.
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
More people could be encouraged to purchase alcohol-free drinks under government proposals to make alternatives to alcoholic drinks more widely available.
How to register as a producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market bottled drinking water.
FCDO travel advice for United Arab Emirates. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out about the simplified rates of customs and excise duty used when you declare your personal goods online.
How to follow the law if you sell alcohol at a charity event, including when you need to pay tax.
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