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Alcohol content and fermentation by-products in liqueurs and brandies

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Final Report of Priority Action A-016-22

The aim of the focus action was to check the cleanliness of spirits on the basis of fermentation by-products and to verify the declaration of alcohol. 87 samples from all over Austria were examined, 48 samples were rejected (in some cases several times):

  • In 46% of the samples, the declared alcohol content was not correct.
  • Nine percent of the samples were unsuitable for human consumption/intended use due to inadequate hygienic fermentation.
  • Labeling deficiencies were found in 56% of the samples.
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Last updated: 18.07.2022

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