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Alcoholic Drinks: Marketing and Production

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 5 June 2025UIN 53893

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the EU-UK Common Understanding, published on 19 May 2025, whether the dynamic alignment with the EU will apply to standards and regulations on the production and marketing of (a) wine and (b) other types of alcohol.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

Rules related to the production and marketing of wine and spirits are outside the scope of the UK-EU SPS Agreement meaning dynamic alignment with the EU will not apply in these areas. Retaining this regulatory autonomy is important for this sector and will benefit the UK economy as a whole.

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