Licensing of alcoholic production ongoing

In the first quarter of 2001, the Ministry of Agriculture issued 7 licenses for production of alcoholic beverages: 3 for wine-making, 1 for brandy, 1 for cognac spirit, 1 for alcohol and 1 for pure alcohol, a source from the Ministry told AssA-Irada Monday.

A total of 79 licenses have been issued for production of alcoholic beverages and tobacco articles.*