Irish whiskey makers get breathing space on labelling rules

Author: Business Plus
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Ireland’s fast-growing whiskey sector has been given a temporary reprieve, with the Government deferring the rollout of complex new labelling rules that would have driven packaging costs up by more than a third.

The pause comes as the industry braces for possible disruption from a looming 30% US tariff on EU goods and rising trade tensions between Brussels and Washington.

The Irish Whiskey Association has called for urgent collaboration to keep trade flowing, reduce costs, and protect one of Ireland’s strongest global export stories from escalating tariffs and retaliatory measures. Despite the uncertainty, the sector remains committed to growth and cooperation.

Read the full article to see how industry leaders are navigating this moment 



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