INTRODUCTIONOn September 16, 2025, the webinar “Banning alcohol marketing is not an illusion: Lessons from countries in Europe with effective policies to restrict alcohol marketing” took place. Four speakers, invited by the Dutch Collaborative Health Funds (SGF) and EUCAM from Norway, France, Lithuania, and Turkey shared insights about their national policies. The main topics included: … Read More →
Public Health Communication Centre, New Zealand, 1 December 2025 Andy Towers, Chrissy Severinsen, Antonia Lyons, Felicity Ware, David Newcombe & Mark Esekielu Summary Growing expert consensus confirms there is no safe level of alcohol use for health. Large-scale studies now show that alcohol use increases the risk of many chronic diseases in a clear dose–response pattern, even at low … Read More →
DATAC, Drug and Alcohol Testing Association of Canada, December 10, 2025 According to the results of a new research study published in Lancet Public Health, the incidence of binge drinking, recent alcohol use and susceptibility to drink alcohol among adolescents were associated with digital alcohol marketing. The study, carried out by researchers from Rutgers School … Read More →
EUCAM, 3-12-2025 The WHO’s scientifically founded declaration about alcohol has caused an uproar in the Swiss media. In its declaration, the WHO states that alcohol consumption has no health benefits and that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption, particularly because alcohol is a carcinogen and is related with many other health risks. According … Read More →
Public Health Publication Centre; AOTEAROA; New Zealand; 1 December 2025; Andy Towers , Chrissy Severinsen, Antonia Lyons , Felicity Ware, David Newcombe, Mark Esekielu; SummaryGrowing expert consensus confirms there is no safe level of alcohol use for health. Largescale studies now show that alcohol use increases the risk of many chronic diseases in a clear … Read More →
www.abc.net.au; 27-11-2025 A new report from the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education reveals how alcohol and gambling companies are using data-driven marketing to target Australians at an “industrial scale”, with few safeguards in place to protect those at risk of harm. It comes amid concerns the federal government may not pursue a total ban … Read More →
Movendi International is launching two groundbreaking resources to help governments and advocates counter alcohol industry interference: a new Issue Brief exposing four flawed industry claims against alcohol taxation, and comprehensive Conflict of Interest Guidelines to safeguard public policy integrity. Experts from Uganda, the EU, and Mexico will share community insights and strategies for protecting health and development … Read More →
Healio News, November 17, 2025; By Octavia Feliciano; Fact checked by Shenaz Bagha Key take aways: Binge drinking, recent alcohol use and susceptibility to drink were associated with digital alcohol marketing. Future research should clarify if marketing exposure precedes or follows alcohol-related behaviors. Among adolescents, exposure to digital alcohol marketing correlated with increased odds of recent … Read More →
The Korea Herald, 11 November 2025 The Ministry of Health and Welfare on Tuesday said it plans to impose stricter regulations on promotional collaborations between alcohol products and well-known food brands, saying such marketing appears to encourage alcohol consumption. Ruling Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Rep. Nam In-soon recently asked the ministry about the collaborative … Read More →
Farida al-Abani & Kerstin Janemar, The Swedish society for temperance and adult educationPublished 29 Oct 2025 n recent years, Sweden has seen a sharp rise in celebrities promoting alcoholic beverages, often through social media channels with vast audiences. The trend raises concerns about public health, consumer protection, and the ethics of alcohol marketing. Written by … Read More →