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Consultation on options for improving information on the labels of alcoholic drinks to support consumers to make healthier choices in the UK

Consultation published by The Department of Health View original »

All DH Consultation promotional activity was withdrawn due to Cabinet Office Guidance following the Election announcement on 6 April 2010. However, as a new Government was formed on 11 May 2010 this period has now ended. Therefore this consultation is being extended. The new closing date is 31 May 2010

Next Steps on Alcohol Labelling 

In May 2007 the Government announced its voluntary agreement with the alcohol industry to introduce, by the end of 2008, labels on the majority of alcoholic drinks containers showing unit and other health information, including advice to women on alcohol and pregnancy. A report was published; following the first stage of an independent market survey conducted by CCFRA (Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association) in March 2008; which showed the extent to which the elements of the labelling regime had been implemented.

In April 2009 a second stage monitoring survey was conducted.  This survey found that the Government's expectation that a majority of labels should be covered by the end of 2008 was a long way from being achieved.  The latest report (2009) is available below.

The Government is launching a UK wide consultation on 15 February 2009 to consider how best to improve unit and health information for consumers on alcohol labels, whether through a renewed and strengthened voluntary agreement or a mandatory requirement through legislation under the Food Safety Act. The consultation is being launched jointly by the Department of Health, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Assembly Government, and the Northern Ireland Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety.

The views of alcohol producers and other stakeholders  for improving the labelling of alcoholic drinks is being sought.

Timeframe

This consultation started on 15th February 2010 and ended on 31st May 2010.

Consultation Documents

Here are the documents we were able to locate that relate to this consultation: