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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
Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.
This series brings together all documents relating to Alcohol and drug research and analysis
Check the rates of duty for beer, cider, spirits, wine and other fermented products.
The legal alcohol limits for drivers in the UK - microgrammes, milligrammes
These documents explain how OHID is approaching reduction and food and drink reformulation as part of the government’s obesity strategy.
Weights and measures - find out the law on trading standards for packaging and selling products
You'll need approval from HMRC to produce alcoholic products such as beer, cider, spirits, wine, and other fermented products in the UK.
Forms to apply to protect a spirit drink name under the UK GI scheme.
This page advises those working with children on how to reduce the risks of hot weather to the health of people they provide care for. This is part of the guidance for the hazard: heat.
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