Structures of excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic beverages
- Stage
- In force, reached 5 Aug 2020
- In force
- In force since 25 Aug 2020 · CELEX 32020L1151
- Transposition deadline
- 31 Dec 2021
- Lead DG
- DG TAXUD
- Last activity
- 5 Aug 2020
Where it stands
Latest: Published in the Official Journal, 5 Aug 2020.
- 30 Mar 2017
- Inception impact assessment closed: Structures of excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic beverages, 6 responses · Commission
- 20 Jul 2018
- Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Structures of excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic beverages, 5 responses · Commission
- 5 Aug 2020
- Published in the Official Journal
Consultations on it
The Commission's Have Your Say consultations linked to this file. Each title opens on the Commission's portal.
| Consultation | Feedback deadline | Feedback received |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 2018 | 5 | |
| 30 Mar 2017 | 6 |
Summary
GeneratedThis regulation revises EU-wide structures for excise duties on alcohol, updating definitions, classifications, and minimum rates for spirits, wine, and beer. It directly affects producers, importers, and distributors in the alcoholic beverages sector. The file is currently in force.
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