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How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
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
Your tap water should be clear and bright - water quality advice, reporting problems, how to complain
List of applications to protect the geographical name of a spirit drink in Great Britain.
Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.
Rules you must follow to use a food or drink name registered and protected by a UK geographical indication (GI) scheme, and penalties if you do not comply.
Find out which drinks are liable for the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, and how much you may need to pay.
How to register as a producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market bottled drinking water.
See the list of applications to protect or cancel the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
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