Summary: Declared strength is a producer's target ABV for a product, against which monitoring results are compared and around which their average should remain.
Reference: Alcoholic products technical guide (opens in a new tab)
HM Revenue and Customs · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: Section 11.4, Due care
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