What is this organisation?

Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 9201911441-69. Entity form: Trade Association.

What category is it registered under?

It is registered under the category "Trade and business associations".

Which country is it based in?

The organisation is based in United Kingdom, Edinburgh.

Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?

The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 9201911441-69.

EU TRANSPARENCY REGISTER · 9201911441-69 · United Kingdom

Scotch Whisky Association

SWA

Stated objectives

The Scotch Whisky Association’s over 90 member companies, including distillers, blenders and brand-owners, account for over 95% of the Scotch Whisky industry. The Association’s goal is to sustain Scotch Whisky’s place as the world’s leading…

As declared by the registrant. Truncated to 240 characters; full text on the upstream profile.

Official profile

The full record on the Joint Transparency Register carries financial information (lobby budget, EU funding received), the list of named accredited representatives, declared interests of those persons, and a history of meetings with Commission officials.

Full register entry ↗ Organisation website ↗

Registered

2008-09-29

Last updated

2026-02-04

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Frequently asked questions

What is this organisation?: Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 9201911441-69. Entity form: Trade Association.
What category is it registered under?: It is registered under the category "Trade and business associations".
Which country is it based in?: The organisation is based in United Kingdom, Edinburgh.
What are its stated goals?: As declared by the registrant: The Scotch Whisky Association’s over 90 member companies, including distillers, blenders and brand-owners, account for over 95% of the Scotch Whisky industry. The Association’s goal is to sustain Scotch Whisky’s place as the world’s leading…
Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?: The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 9201911441-69.

Source: EU Joint Transparency Register (Council / Commission / Parliament) · refreshed 2026-07-09 · Commission Reuse Decision 2011/833/EU