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The European Court of Justice has ruled that non alcoholic beverages cannot use the name gin. The decision followed a case involving a product called Virgin Gin Alkoholfrei, which used the word gin even though it contained no alcohol. According to EU regulations, gin must be made by flavouring ethyl alcohol with juniper berries and must contain at least 37 point 5 percent alcohol. Because alcohol free drinks do not meet these requirements, they cannot…
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Excise Commissioner General M.J. Gunasiri has strongly denied accusations that a large number of excise permits were issued illegally during the recent Presidential Election period. In a statement, Gunasiri clarified that these claims are unfounded and misrepresent the department’s licensing procedures. Since May of last year, only 172 excise licences have been granted, generating Rs 2.2 billion in revenue for the government. He emphasised that all licences were issued following a government policy decision, ensuring…
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The Commissioner General of Excise announced that all liquor shops and wine stores across Sri Lanka will be closed on 21 and 22 September due to the upcoming Presidential Election. This measure is in place to ensure a peaceful and orderly voting process during the election period, the Excise Department said.
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