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Alcohol Glossary

De-alcoholised descriptor

Strength, measurement and labellingEngland

Also: dealcoholised, de-alcoholized

Summary: In England, the de-alcoholised descriptor should apply only to a drink from which alcohol has been extracted and which contains no more than 0.5% 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: De-alcoholised

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