Landmark EU Ruling: 0% Alcohol Drinks Cannot Be Called 'Gin'

Regulation

The European Court of Justice ruled that alcohol-free gin cannot be labeled as gin.

Under EU law, only beverages with at least 37.5% ABV may use the name.

The ruling followed a lawsuit between German producers.

The decision may impact labeling of other non-alcoholic beverages and echoes past disputes over plant-based ‘milk.’

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