Focus Areas

Explore WSA’s key focus areas and discover how we’re shaping the future of the spirits industry.
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Trade

WSA champions a global marketplace where consumers can enjoy a wide variety of high-quality spirits, by ensuring access to the best products worldwide, endeavouring to eliminate market barriers, and promoting open and sustainable trade policies worldwide.

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Tax

WSA advocates for an inclusive and balanced tax environment where consumers can enjoy access to quality spirits. By working with governments and stakeholders to support fair taxation policies, we help businesses and communities to thrive. 

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Alcohol Policy

WSA works to ensure a coordinated approach across the alcohol beverage industry to support the implementation strategies to reduce the harmful use of alcohol.

Responsibility & Sustainability

The WSA prioritizes responsible production, distribution, and consumption, promoting practices that minimize harm through encouraging moderation, where spirits can be enjoyed in social and celebratory occasions as part of a balanced lifestyle.

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