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How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
How to apply to protect a spirit drink name under the UK GI schemes.
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.
Find out who the certificates are issued to, how to apply and any restrictions on the use of them.
A Glasgow premium spirits business has agreed a deal to sell its produce in Canada following an introduction provided by the Department for Business and Trade.
Find out how to apply for verification and what happens if you do not.
Find out about the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme if you produce a UK spirit drink with a protected Geographical Indication.
List of applications to protect the geographical name of a spirit drink in Great Britain.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2019.
Apply to receive duty free spirits if you need them for manufacturing or scientific processes or for preparation of articles that have medicinal purposes.
Forms to apply to protect a spirit drink name under the UK GI scheme.
Use form C945 to request authority for the shipment of spirits and tobacco products for use as stores, free of duty, on a ship.
Find out how to submit brand details to HMRC for Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream, Irish Poteen, Somerset Cider Brandy and Single Malt Welsh Whisky if you're a verified bottler.
This review assessed the operation and effectiveness of the Spirit Drinks (Costs of Verification) Regulations 2013 (Charging Regulations) considering the aims and objectives of the legislation and whether they remain appropriate.
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