Regulation 30
SCHEDULE 5POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE TOLERANCES PERMITTED IN THE INDICATION OF THE ALCOHOLIC STRENGTH BY VOLUME OF ALCOHOLIC DRINKS OTHER THAN COMMUNITY CONTROLLED WINE
Description of alcoholic drink | Positive or negative tolerance |
|---|---|
Note The above tolerances shall apply without prejudice to the tolerances deriving from the method of analysis used for determining the alcoholic strength. | |
1.—(a) Beers having an alcoholic strength not exceeding 5.5% volume; (b)alcoholic drinks made from grapes and falling within subheading No. 2206–0093 and No. 2206–0099 of the combined nomenclature (1988). | 0.5% vol. |
2.—(a) Beers having an alcoholic strength exceeding 5.5% volume; (b)alcoholic drinks made from grapes and falling within subheading No. 2206–0091 of the combined nomenclature (1988); (c)ciders, perries, fruit wines and other wines obtained from fruits other than grapes whether or not semi-sparkling or sparkling; (d)alcoholic drinks based on fermented honey. | 1% vol. |
3. Alcoholic drinks containing macerated fruit or parts of plants | 1.5% vol. |
4. Any other alcoholic drink. | 0.3% vol. |