spiritsNEWS June 2017

The glass is definitely half full
We have just launched our annual spirits trade review:  increased exports in 2016, good growth prospects but dependent on even quicker EU trade push (…)
MERCOSUR next negotiating round starting this week
Ahead of the next round, we have shared our expectations with the Commission (…)
New website "bebacomcabeça" in Portugal
Online tool to provide consumers with information on alcohol consumption in Portugal (…)
Excise tax: Review of Directive 92/83
While a review of the directive can certainly bring improvements, there appears to be little else that would address the spirits sector’s longstanding difficulties (…)
Toward the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of GIs
Discussions on aligning the spirit drinks legislation are picking up speed, with both Parliament and Member States actively engaged on the dossier (…)
Our Trade Review 2017 was launched on 20 June
"Standing up for trade is essential if we are to cut through what appear to be increasingly vocal and assertive anti-globalisation lobbies" said Ambassador Higgie (...),”
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