Australia joins fight to stop introduction of cancer-risk wine labels

Published May 24, 2023

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Australia, along with Europe and other countries, is expressing concern over a new Irish law that mandates comprehensive health warnings on alcoholic drinks, linking them to fatal illnesses. The law, set to take effect in 2026, will require labels to warn about cancer, liver disease, and pregnancy risks, among other health issues. Despite criticism, the Irish government remains resolute, citing the World Health Organization's stand that there is no safe amount of alcohol that does not affect health. The law has received strong support from the Irish public, with a poll showing 72% agreement on the right to be informed about alcohol risks.

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London: Australia has joined a growing group of wine-exporting nations concerned over a new law in Ireland that requires alcoholic drinks be labelled with comprehensive health warnings, linking them to several fatal illnesses. The move has incensed some trading partners and set up a clash at the World Trade Organisation. Labels will be required to provide detailed warnings about calorie content of all booze and the risk of cancer, liver disease, and drinking while pregnant on bottled and canned alcoholic drinks. The warnings will only be included on products on sale in Ireland, not exports of Irish whiskey, Guinness or other alcoholic drinks. The plan was signed into law by Irish Health Minister Stephen Donnelly on Monday and will take effect in May 2026, allowing for a three-year transition period for the market to adjust. The labels, which are to be printed in red capital letters in Times New Roman font, have provoked a storm of protest among major European producers – including ...

Source: Watoday