Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade - Notification - United Kingdom - Alcoholic beverages - Addendum

NOTIFICATION

Addendum

The following communication, dated 19 September 2024, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of the United Kingdom.

 

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Title:

The Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

 

Reason for Addendum:

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Comment period changed - date:

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Notified measure adopted - date:

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Notified measure published - date:

[X]

Notified measure enters into force - date: 19 September 2024

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Text of final measure available from[1]:

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/641/contents/made

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Notified measure withdrawn or revoked - date:

Relevant symbol if measure re-notified:

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Content or scope of notified measure changed and text available from1:

New deadline for comments (if applicable):

[X]

Interpretive guidance issued and text available from1:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepacked-still-and-sparkling-wine-quantities

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Other:

 

Description: The Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, amend the quantities in which certain alcoholic beverages can be sold in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This will enter into force on 19 September 2024. The 2024 Regulations apply to England, Scotland and Wales. Still and sparkling wine packaged in accordance with these new regulatory requirements will be able to be sold by retailers in Northern Ireland when moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.

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