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Russia finally rules beer is ‘alcohol’ and not food

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has recently signed a bill that officially classifies beer as being ‘alcoholic’.

Up until now, anything containing less than 10% alcohol in Russia was considered a foodstuff.

Signed into law on Wednesday, the move will allow ministers to control the sale of beer in the same way that spirits are currently controlled in the country.

Given beer was classed as a foodstuff, it is not unusual to see ordinary Russians commuting to work having a sip of beer.

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Source: Conall Ó Fátharta, Irish Examiner, 23/07/2011

Posted by Andy on 07/23 at 07:43 PM in
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