Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) Order (Northern Ireland) 1989
This Order—consolidates and amends the Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquor) Order (Northern Ireland) 1986 and implements Council Directive 88/316/EEC (OJ No. L143, 10.6.1988, p.26);prescribes a range of quantities listed in the Schedule in which intoxicating liquor and other liquids may only be pre-packed (Article 4);excludes certain wines known as table wines and grape must from the list of items to be pre-packed in prescribed quantities if made up in securely closed containers before 1st January 1989; and extends the requirement to quantity mark from 5L to 10L with effect from 12th June 1989 (Part I of the Schedule);adds, with effect from 1st January 1991, sparkling wines to the list of items to be pre-packed in prescribed quantities except when pre-packed for consumption on board aircraft, ships and trains or for sale duty-free; and extends the requirement to quantity mark from 5L to 10L with effect from 12th June I989 (Part II of the Schedule);adds, with effect from 1st January 1992, spirits and liqueurs to the list of items to be pre-packed in prescribed quantities except when pre-packed for consumption on board aircraft, ships and trains, or for sale duty-free; and extends the requirement to quantity mark from 5L to 10L with effect from 12th June 1989 (Part III of the Schedule);takes account of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of the European Economic Community, known as the “harmonised system” which includes a Combined Nomenclature replacing the previous Common Customs Tariff Nomenclature.