Alcohol Duty Reform – consultation response and draft legislation published and a small producers survey launched

View in browser    Alcohol Duty Reform    Dear customer, The government has today published its response to the consultation on the new alcohol duty system, announced at Autumn Budget 2021. It has also published accompanying draft primary legislation, launched a consultation seeking views on this draft and issued a small producers survey. Representing the biggest changes to the alcohol duty system in over 140 years, on 1‌‌‌ ‌‌August 2023 the government will introduce new alcohol duty rates based on products' alcoholic content (ABV), whilst freezing alcohol duty rates from 1‌‌‌ ‌‌February 2023. The new alcohol duty system also includes: • an easement for the wine industry for the first 18 months of the new system • amended qualifying criteria for draught products relief (smaller container sizes, to support small businesses in the hospitality industry) • a small producers relief that extends the benefits of Small Brewers Relief to producers in other categories We continue to work closely with businesses to develop the new alcohol duty system, which aims to be simpler, more rational, and better support public health. Since the Autumn Budget 2021 there have been over 70 meetings and site visits, and over 350 responses to the consultation.     With the publication of the draft legislation and accompanying technical consultation, we look forward to continuing our engagement with businesses to ensure these reforms achieve their aims.   How to take part to the technical consultation on the draft legislation  If you have any feedback on the draft legislation, you can take part in the technical consultation by emailing the HMRC Alcohol Policy Team at mailbox.alcoholpolicy@hmrc.gov.uk. Yours faithfully HM Revenue & Customs  Stay safe online For more information, please search 'avoid and report internet scams and phishing' on GOV​.UK. HMRC's help and support email service To make changes to your topic subscriptions or to unsubscribe please go to our email portal. Please note, by unsubscribing from this service you may continue to receive emails from other HMRC services. HMRC Privacy Notice  |  Contact HMRC  |  Further support