Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) - Retailers Guide
Since 30th September 2024, All Scottish businesses selling alcohol products to the public have been required to charge at least 65 pence per unit of alcohol.
Subsequent to legislation which came into force on 1st May 2018, MUP is a mandatory condition for all licenced premises in Scotland. Failure to sell alcohol above the MUP is breach of a condition of your premises licence and constitutes a criminal offence.
Our joint Scottish Government and SGF MUP guide takes a comprehensive look at everything sellers need to know to comply to the law. Including information on how to calculate the correct Minimum Unit Price, worked examples across a wide range of possible product types, easy to understand technical support, and best practice from those in the know.
Download the guide here: SG&SGF – MUP Retailers Guide (Aug 2024)
To support members with the change, SGF has made available additional materials to help train staff and raise public awareness of the increase in price, such as in-store posters, self-edge labelling and a staff training record.
Download additional materials at: MUP Retailers Guide, Posters & Shelf Edge Labels
How to calculate MUP:
SGF has developed a simple to use online calculator to help retailers meet the requirements. Available on our website at: SGF online MUP calculator
MUP formula: The price per unit (£0.65) x the strength of alcohol (ABV) x the volume in litres.