Civil society organisations (CSOs) have urged the government to be cautious of promises by alcohol industry of protecting the health and safety of consumers. They said they were deeply worried about a meeting held between the industry and government agencies, and that the alcohol industry had a clear conflict of interest. The meeting brought together … Read More →
The Alcohol Policy Network recently published their position paper on ‘Guidance on the Alcohol Industry and Alcohol Policy’. May 2018 INTRODUCTION The Alcohol Policy Network (APN) is a group of persons working in governmental and in non-governmental organizations with an interest in developing and promoting alcohol policies and strategies that serve public health and … Read More →
On March 1, Greenland adopted a new Alcohol Act prohibiting alcohol advertising, limiting sales times and requiring alcohol to be delimited from other goods in the store. The new Alcohol Act is based on WHO recommendations for effective alcohol policy, such as limiting visibility, availability and marketing of alcohol. It’s written on the Greenland government … Read More →
New Zealand; 21/04/2018; John-Michael Swannix Experts are calling for alcohol advertising to be banned from sports, but the liquor industry is pushing back, claiming it plays a vital role in supporting sport at every level. From branding on the players’ jerseys to signage at the stadium, it’s hard to argue exposure to New Zealand’s most … Read More →
The Ministry of Education and Culture is considering lifting the ban on advertising alcohol and tobacco products, RÚV reports. A majority of the committee on independent media proposed the change, publishing a report on the matter this past January. The committee states the advertisements could present a large source of income for independent media in … Read More →
The branch of the National Institutes of Health that studies alcohol abuse has not funded any new research by outside scientists specifically on the effects of alcohol advertising since its current director took over in 2014, according to a STAT analysis of grants. At least seven such studies were funded in the decade before … Read More →
By Newser Editors, Posted March 18. Link article (Newser) – A 10-year government study now in the works is expected to reach a conclusion that smaller-scale studies have suggested is true: Moderate drinking has health benefits. The problem? Most of the $100 million study is being paid for by the world’s biggest alcohol companies, including … Read More →
• More than 90% of children reported that they were exposed to traditional, or offline, alcohol advertisements in the week prior to the study and more than half saw four or more alcohol advertisements per day • 77% of children reported exposure to alcohol marketing online • 61% of children reported that they owned alcohol … Read More →
Rossen, I., Pettigrew, S., Jongenelis, M., Stafford, J., Wakefield, M., and Chikritzhs, T. (2017). Evidence on the nature and extent of alcohol promotion and the consequences for young people’s alcohol consumption. Report prepared for the Mental Health Commission by the WA Cancer Prevention Research Unit, Curtin University School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Perth, Western … Read More →
ess Live Drinks firms could be liable for harm done by drunks 26 February 2018; Linda Ensor Wheels are turning: Department of Trade and Industry director-general Lionel October speaks at a parliamentary committee meeting. He says it will take two to three weeks to finalise the proposed liquor law. Picture: The Department of Health … Read More →