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The
European Union is perhaps the world’s biggest single market. The
EU is
India
’s largest trading partner accounting for about 20% of
India
’s global trade.The EU has developed a single market through a
standardised system of laws.
India
’s
main markets for the export of Beer & Beverages in
the European Union are
-
United
Kingdom
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France
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Germany
-
Italy
The
key issue for you to prepare , your product for the export
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Labeling Requirements
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EU Standards of Fill
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Oenological Practices (Winemaking Standards)
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Required Documents
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Licensing
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Import Procedures
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Taxes/Tariffs
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10 Ways That European Markets Are Alike
- Tariff and customs duties are the same.
- Phytosanitary/labeling laws are usually the same.
- English is the language of business.
- Eco-consumerism is strong, particularly in the north.
- Economic recession hurts food sales in all markets. (But the hotel and restaurant industry is an exception.)
- Supermarkets are becoming "hypermarkets." Hard discount growth is stagnant. Price clubs and food malls are trendy.
- Retailers and wholesalers have thin margins. Quality and service count more than ever.
- Consolidation is the norm in processing, wholesaling and retailing.
Consumers are getting older.
- Families are getting smaller. More women are working.
Snacks, convenience foods are stronger than ever. Eating out is on the rise. And home delivery is seen as the ultimate convenience.
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LABELING
REQUIREMENTS
Labels
should present the following information,
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Name under
which the product is sold: No trademark, brand name or fancy
name may substitute the generic name but rather may be used
in addition.
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List of
ingredients: preceded by the word "Ingredients",
must show all ingredients (including additives) in
descending order of weight as recorded at the time of their
use in the manufacture and designated by their specific
name. In the case of those products that may contain
ingredients liable to cause allergies or intolerances, a
clear indication should be given on the label by the word
“contains” followed by the name of the ingredient.
However, this indication will not be necessary provided the
specific name is included in the list of ingredients.
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Net
quantity of pre-packaged beverage in metric units (litre,
centilitre, millilitre)
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Date of
minimum durability consisting of day, month and year in that
order and preceded by the words "best before" or
"best before end" or the "use by" date
for highly perishable goods.
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Any special
conditions for keeping or use.
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Name or
business name and address of the manufacturer, packager or
importer established in the EU.
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Place of
origin or provenance
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Instructions
of use, where appropriate
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Indication
of the acquired alcoholic strength for beverages containing
more than 1.2% by volume
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Lot
marking on pre-packaged beverages with the marking preceded
by the letter "L".
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REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS
The following is a list of the
documents that are required and/or recommended when importing alcohol
beverages into
Sweden
and/or any other EU country:
- Commercial
invoice
- Customs
Value Declaration
- Freight
Insurance
- Customs
Import Declaration (SAD form)
- Freight
documents
- Packing
List
- Certificate
of Origin
- Insurance
certificate
- VI1
Certificate (for wine beverages)
An invoice (and eventual shipment invoice) should be presented along
with the Single Administrative Document.
This invoice must include
the following:
- Name and address of the seller
- Name and address of the buyer
- Date when the invoice was issued
- Number and type of packages, gross weight and how the packages are
marked
- Trade description of the goods
- Quantity of the goods
- Price for each item
- Discounts, if any, and what kind of discounts are to be applied
- Terms of delivery
- Terms of payment
Please
check the official web site for further information on
import regulations
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