Apologies for the dearth – in fact the total absence – of news updates so far this year. I’m afraid … Read the full article
Regulatory
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Low alcohol drinks descriptors – UK Government opens consultation
28th March 2018
The low alcohol category has been growing fast in the UK, and this is predicted to continue. Current rules on … Read the full article
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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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Minimum unit pricing for Scotland to go ahead – who will benefit?
15th December 2017
Following the UK Supreme Court’s decision that the Scottish Government’s plan to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol (MUP) is … 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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Compensation for commercial agents – a further update
22nd September 2016
Disputes about the assessment of compensation following termination of a commercial agency continue to keep the High Court fairly busy. … Read the full article
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Will the EU Commercial Agents Directive still apply after Brexit?
22nd September 2016
The way EU Directives work is by requiring each EU Member State to pass domestic legislation to give effect to … Read the full article
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New EU ODR Platform — Obligations for online sellers
27th April 2016
The European Commission’s new ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) platform is now operational. It enables consumers and traders to refer contractual … Read the full article
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The Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme – a Quick Guide
13th January 2016
This scheme (the AWRS) has been introduced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) from 1st January 2016, to tackle the … 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