Brussels, 15 November 2017 – Today, the UK Supreme Court declared proportionate the Scottish Government's minimum unit pricing (MUP) legislation, and dismissed the common appeal of CEEV, Scotch Whisky Association and spiritsEUROPE.
“We regret, but respect, the Supreme Court decision and hope to count on the Scottish government to ensure a smooth implementation of this legislation, in a way that would as much as possible limit market distortion and preserve a level-playing field.” said Jean-Marie Barillère, President of CEEV.