0.0 FOREWORD

0.1 This standard has been prepared through the Caribbean Common Market Standards Council (CCMSC) to set the requirements for the labelling of brewery products that are manufactured or traded within the Caribbean Community. It was prepared by the CCMSC on 96-06-23 and approved by the Council of Ministers on 98-02-03.

0.2 Brewery products that conform to the requirements of this standard and that are manufactured under an approved system of quality assurance are eligible to use the CARICOM Standard Mark that is administered by the CCMSC.

0.3 Beer, stout and other brewery products are produced in many of the countries of the Caribbean Community and trade within the Region is increasing. This standard is intended to ensure that the labelling of these products meets the requirements of regulatory authorities and will enable brewers to compete against products from outside the Region.

0.4 At present brewery products are packed in containers whose sizes and quantities vary from country to country within the Region according to differing legal requirements or established practices. It is expected that this standard will assist in the harmonization of these practices in the near future.

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This standard specifies requirements for labelling of brewery products to be sold in the
Caribbean Common Market.

1.2 It does not cover beverages sold under common names, including the words "beer" and
"ale", that are not derived from cereals (for example, ginger beer, ginger ale, root beer).

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