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Alcohol Glossary

Alcohol-free descriptor

Strength, measurement and labellingEngland

Also: alcohol free

Summary: In England, the alcohol-free descriptor should apply only to a drink from which alcohol has been extracted and which contains no more than 0.05% ABV.

Reference: Low Alcohol Descriptors Guidance (opens in a new tab)

Department of Health and Social Care · Reference checked 21 July 2026

Where to look: PDF page 4, The Descriptors: Alcohol free

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