A new editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) states that drinking rates for adolescent girls have equalled those of boys and warns that this might be a result of the alcohol industry aiming their marketing.at young girls. The editorial, written by Dr. Ken Flegel, senior associate editor of CMAJ, explains that adolescents are … Read More →
Earlier this month, the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued a ruling that allows alcohol producers to voluntarily add “Serving Facts” labels to their products. Alcohol Justice, the American alcohol industry watchdog, critically reports on this, saying that ‘it’s a win-win for manufacturers: they gain a marketing tool; inch potentially harmful … Read More →
Adverts promoting alcohol brands could finally face legal restrictions in the United Kingdom after Ofcom (the government-approved regulatory and competition authority for the broadcasting industry) said it requires advertising regulators to review the rules that limit their exposure to children. The request follows an Ofcom report which shows that the number of alcohol adverts children … Read More →
A new study by the Norris Cotton Cancer Center finds that current constraints on advertising for alcohol products in movies that are viewed by adolescents are ineffective. The study analysed alcohol and tobacco portrayal in popular movies between 1996 and 2009. US tobacco placement became regulated by law and dropped significantly; alcohol placement was regulated … Read More →
The government of Australian state New South Wales is considering banning supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles from promoting alcohol on grocery store receipts, which are usually ‘buy one get one free’ offers for wine. The New South Wales Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing says it has asked both Woolsworth and Coles to “show cause” … Read More →
The Turkish government has prepared a draft law that would ban alcohol advertising. Officials describe the initiative as an effort to protect children. However, critics argue it could undermine the separation of state and religion. Recently a bill was sent to parliament which, besides banning alcohol marketing, would also prohibit alcohol producers from sponsoring events … Read More →
HRIDAY – SHAN a Delhi based NGO has complained to the Indian Information and Broadcasting Ministry that the Royal Challengers, a Premier League cricket team from Bangalore, is directly advertising alcohol through sponsorship. The club is sponsored by (and received its name from) liquor brand Royal Challenge, as well as a vodka brand. One of … Read More →
A new report, ‘Is alcohol too cheap in the UK? Setting the case for a Minimum Unit Price [MUP] for alcohol’ was published this month by the Institute of Alcohol Studies. The paper, written by Dr Tim Stockwell and Dr Gerald Thomas, reviews the most recent evidence on MUP, whilst addressing common criticisms of the … Read More →
Dutch Secretary of Health Martin van Rijn will soon start discussions with the Ministry of Education about how young people between 12-18 years can be better protected from the influence of alcohol advertisements on TV. In this pursuit, the Secretary said he will look into various instruments, such as self-regulation, a media guide and adapting … Read More →
Reverend Joseph Bosomah, Acting Chairman of the Central Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, recently expressed his concern about the excessive alcohol ads on television and radio. EUCAM’s 2010 research in Ghana supports these concerns. The reverend appealed to government to act quickly, before it causes harm to the youth. The appeal was made … Read More →