# The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009, Regulation 11: Use of the words ‘pure’ and ‘malt’ and derivations

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

A person must not label, package, sell, advertise or promote any Scotch Whisky in a way that includes—
(a) the phrase ‘pure malt’ or any derivation of that phrase; or
(b) the words ‘pure’ and ‘malt’, or any derivation of those words in a way that, although the words are separated from each other (whether by text or otherwise), the word ‘pure’ (or any derivation of it) is used adjectivally in connection with the word ‘malt’ (or any derivation of it).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2890/regulation/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scotch-whisky-regulations-2009/regulation-11
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