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You'll need approval from HMRC to produce alcoholic products such as beer, cider, spirits, wine, and other fermented products in the UK.
Check if you must register for the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS) to sell alcoholic products to another business.
Find out about Alcoholic Ingredients Relief, which is the repayment of Alcohol Duty charged on spirits, beer, wine, other fermented products and cider.
Apply for approval from HMRC to produce alcoholic products such as beer, cider, spirits, wine, and other fermented products in the UK.
How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
How to identify and classify waste that contains POPs.
How to import alcoholic products into the UK and the duty and VAT you need to pay when you do.
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