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Guidance Brewing beer: rules and regulations for commercial brewing

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Guidance Brewing beer: rules and regulations for commercial brewing

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Regulations that brewers and contract brewers must comply with when producing beer to sell.

Before you start commercial brewing

Apply for an alcoholic products producer approval from HMRC. Do this at least 45 working days before you start production.

You do not need HMRC approval if you’re paying someone else to brew your beer.

You must register as a food business and should do this at least 28 days before you start trading:


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