Wine strength stronger than labelled
Wine makers “systematically” understate the strengths of wines, according to a Guardian report. A study found that 57% of the wines analysed were stronger than on the label; average ABV content was...
View ArticleAU: Debate over warning labels on alcohol heats up
HEALTH warnings linking alcohol with dire outcomes such as brain damage and cancer have been backed by health groups but described as potentially ”alarming” by an industry-backed group. The fight over...
View ArticleUK: Portman Group will monitor Responsibility Deal labelling pledge
The Portman Group, the industry’s social responsibility body, is to monitor and report on the industry’s progress on the voluntary labelling pledge. The pledge to provide responsible drinking...
View ArticleNewsletter July – August 2011 – e -
www.alkoholpolitik.ch Newsletter July/August 2011 (issued 08/31/11) Dear English speaking reader, dear friends, I am glad to send you examples of the new entries on my website. See the website for...
View ArticleAU, NZ: New warning labels for pregnant women on NZ and Australian liquor...
Warning labels aimed at pregnant women will be added to all alcohol products in New Zealand and Australia. The Australian and New Zealand Ministerial Council on Food Regulation agreed to introduce...
View ArticleAlert: Tell President Obama: Include ALCOHOL in restaurant menu labels!
Alcohol consumption affects the health and well being of people in the United States in many negative ways: drunk driving, violent crime, spousal and child abuse, and diseases such as liver cirrhosis...
View ArticleThe UK Responsibility Deal and its implications for effective alcohol policy...
In 2010, the UK Government’s Responsibility Deal Alcohol Network (RDAN) was set up with representatives of the alcohol industry and health organisations. Acknowledging that RDAN does not advance public...
View ArticleUK: Voluntary alcohol labelling pledge on track says Portman Group
The Portman Group, the alcohol industry’s social responsibility body, has said alcohol producers are on track to deliver their pledge to provide health information on 80% of alcohol labels by the end...
View ArticleEU: Labelling requirement for allergens in wine
Eurocare welcomes the requirement for allergen labelling in wine for milk, egg and sulphites Regulation 579/2012[i] has finally put an end to derogations that the wine sector has been successfully...
View ArticleWHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health 2018
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, Belgium, 21st September 2018 We are still number one but hopefully not for long – Europe’s alcohol consumption WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health 2018 More than 3...
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