The low alcohol category has been growing fast in the UK, and this is predicted to continue. Current rules on … Read the full article
Labelling
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EU alcohol producers propose scheme for ingredient and nutrition labelling
28th March 2018
Alcoholic drinks above 1.2% ABV are currently exempted from the general EU food law requirement to include ingredients and nutrition … Read the full article
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UK Voluntary Health Labelling Scheme
4th October 2017
The Portman Group has revised its guidance for voluntary health information labelling following the amended guidelines issued by the UK … Read the full article
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The new Distance Selling and Labelling Regulations – the implications for Wine Retailers
22nd January 2015
In June 2014 new “distance selling” regulations took effect (see our News item 29 May 2014). The official BIS guidance … Read the full article
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New EU Labelling Regulations – What do they mean in practice?
12th November 2014
From 13th December 2014 revised EU-wide food labelling rules* enter into force. There are some changes relevant to wine producers: … Read the full article
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Tobacco-style health warnings for Aussie wine?
13th February 2013
The Drinks Business reports that Australian lobbying groups have called for wine, beer and spirits to carry graphic, cigarette-style, health … Read the full article
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Is wine good for your health? EU thinks not
11th January 2013
The European Commission has updated its online Register of Health and Nutrition Claims, which catalogues applications for permission to say … Read the full article
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Plain packaging for tobacco – the thin end of the wedge for the alcohol sector?
19th October 2012
The Australian Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011 imposes significant restrictions upon the colour, shape and finish of retail packaging for … Read the full article
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New EU rules for Organic Wine
14th February 2012
New EU rules for organic wine have been announced. As from the 2012 harvest, qualifying growers will be able to … Read the full article
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New EU legislation on Labelling and Consumer Rights – what are the implications for wine suppliers?
18th January 2012
What are the implications for wine suppliers of the new EU Food Information Regulation? There are no immediate implications – … Read the full article