The following Q&A sheet has been put together following the WSTA’s VI-1 working group.

Following the UK’s exit from the EU, there may be a change to tariffs on the trade of wines and spirits, as well as the inputs into their production.

The WSTA hosted a workshop with Defra colleagues for members on post-Brexit labelling. The webinar secured very high interest and as a result, many questions were submitted by members both pre- and during the event. This is the resulting list of questions and answers (where possible).

The requirements for labelling spirits, spirit-based drinks, wine-based drinks, made wine and other intermediate drinks will change after the Transition Period ends on 31st December 2020.

The requirements for labelling wine and sparkling wine of fresh grapes will change after the Transition Period ends on 31st December 2020.

At the end of the transition period, the UK will no longer be a member of the EU and will therefore be treated as a third country by the EU. This means there will be different rules for products placed on the UK and EU markets.

What are the likely changes to EMCS at the end of the Brexit transition period?