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(1)In this Part, “alcoholic product” means any of the following—
(a)spirits,
(b)beer,
(c)cider,
(d)wine, and
(e)any other fermented product.
(2)But a product listed in subsection (1) is not an alcoholic product if it is of an alcoholic strength of 1.2% or less.
(3)Schedule 6 defines each category of alcoholic product (and makes further provision in connection with the definitions).
Commencement Information
I1S. 44 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 120(2)
I2S. 44 in force at 1.8.2023 by S.I. 2023/884, reg. 2(1)(a) (with reg. 10)
(1)The “alcoholic strength” of an alcoholic product is the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of—
(a)the volume of the alcohol contained in the product, to
(b)the volume of the product (inclusive of the alcohol contained in it).
(2)The alcoholic strength of any alcoholic product is to be determined by reference to the product as at 20°C.
(3)The Commissioners may by regulations make provision about the means of ascertaining the alcoholic strength, weight or volume of any alcoholic product or other substance (including products or substances that are not in liquid form at 20°C) for the purposes of this Part.
(4)Regulations under subsection (3) may, in particular, include provision for ascertaining the alcoholic strength, weight or volume of anything contained in a bottle or container by reference to information given on the bottle or container or in documents relating to it.
(5)In this Part, “alcohol” means ethanol.
Commencement Information
I3S. 45 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 120(1)(b)
I4S. 45 in force at 1.8.2023 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2023/884, reg. 2(1)(a) (with reg. 10)
The Treasury may by regulations—
(a)amend Schedule 6;
(b)provide that a beverage of an alcoholic strength exceeding 1.2%, of a description specified by or under the regulations, is to be treated as being an alcoholic product of a particular category listed in section 44 (whether or not it would otherwise fall within another category listed in that section).
Commencement Information
I5S. 46 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 120(1)(b)
I6S. 46 in force at 1.8.2023 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2023/884, reg. 2(1)(a) (with reg. 10)
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