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How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
Find out which drinks are liable for the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, and how much you may need to pay.
Find out about the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme if you produce a UK spirit drink with a protected Geographical Indication.
How to apply to protect a spirit drink name under the UK GI schemes.
List of applications to protect the geographical name of a spirit drink in Great Britain.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
Find out about the UK geographical indication (GI) schemes that protect the geographical names of food, drink and agricultural products, and the UK GI schemes registers.
Find out about the verification checks and what to expect during a visit if you've applied for verification and paid your fee for the Scheme.
Forms to apply to protect a spirit drink name under the UK GI scheme.
Applications, changes and cancellations for consideration under the UK geographical indications (GI) schemes, how to object and appeal against decisions.
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