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Alcohol Glossary

Alcoholic Products Producer Approval (APPA)

Duty, trade and provenance

Abbreviation: APPA

Summary: An Alcoholic Products Producer Approval applies to producers intending to make beer, cider, wine, spirits or other fermented products, subject to exemptions described by HMRC.

Reference: Alcoholic products technical guide (opens in a new tab)

HM Revenue and Customs · Reference checked 21 July 2026

Where to look: Sections 4.2 and 4.4, When you need an APPA

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