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EU Court Bans 'Non-Alcoholic Gin' Labeling

11/14/2025

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The European Court of Justice ruled that gin labels must show at least 37.5% ABV in a case brought by Verband Sozialer Wettbewerb against PB Vi Goods.
The court ruled that 'non-alcoholic gin' cannot be used under EU law.
The European Parliament considers stricter labeling rules that could ban terms like 'burger' and 'sausage' for plant-based products.
Consequently, an alcohol-free gin and tonic is not permitted in the EU.

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The European Court of Justice ruled that gin labels must show at least 37.5% ABV in a case brought by Verband Sozialer Wettbewerb against PB Vi Goods.
The court ruled that 'non-alcoholic gin' cannot be used under EU law.
The European Parliament considers stricter labeling rules that could ban terms like 'burger' and 'sausage' for plant-based products.
Consequently, an alcohol-free gin and tonic is not permitted in the EU.