An example of this is ‘spiced rum’, as rum cannot be flavoured - as explained in its category definition. The addition of the foodstuff means the spirit drink can no longer be defined as the specific category or GI it refers to. Labelling compound termsĬompound terms are used to describe a spirit drink category or geographical indication ( GI) with an addition of a foodstuff. Check the list of categories in Annex I to the Regulation to make sure your product still meets the requirements.
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For example, sweetening limits were added for some categories and a condition was included on using the term ‘single malt’ for whisky. The regulations for Northern Ireland changed in May 2021. If your spirit drink meets the definition of more than one of these categories, you may sell it under one or more of the category names. If your product does not fall into one of the categories, but still meets the definition of a spirit drink, you must display the term ‘spirit drink’. There are 47 categories of spirit drink in Great Britain and 44 in Northern Ireland. You may supplement or replace the legal name of a spirit drink with a geographical indication ( GI) registered in the EU GI register. For example, if what you are selling meets the definition of category ‘1. The name you display on the labelling, packaging and any presentation of the product must be the legal name, as found in the categories of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/787. The spirit name is known as a legal name in Northern Ireland. Displaying the spirit name in Northern Ireland You may supplement or replace the sales denomination of a spirit drink with a geographical indication ( GI) registered in the UK GI register. If your product is in one of the Annex II to retained Regulation 110/2008 categories, the name of this category must be displayed on the labelling, packaging and any presentation of your product. The spirit name is known as a sales denomination in Great Britain. Displaying the spirit name in Great Britain
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There are differences in how the spirit name is displayed in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. You must display the name under which the spirit is sold. This guide also explains when you can use spirit drink names for low alcohol beverages.