UK Drops Regulatory Requirement for Wine Imports
The United Kingdom will no longer require wine importers to fill out the VI-1 certificate on their wine imports, saving around 14 cents for every bottle, the country's Department for International Trade announced in a July 25 news release. The…
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regulation, which had been adopted from the European Union when the U.K. left the bloc, required laboratory analysis of the wine to prove it was in line with certain EU health and safety regulations. The U.K. marketed the move as a “red tape cut” that would lead to substantial savings for British wine drinkers and businesses. “Cutting this needless red tape will place our businesses in a stronger position internationally, as they continue to grow, while consumers can raise a glass to great wine from around the world,” said British Food and Drink Minister Victoria Prentis. “Great Britain is already a global hub in the international wine trade, supporting many jobs across the country. Ending the requirement for import certificates will strengthen this position and is a clear benefit of now having the freedom to determine our own rules.”