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Alcohol industry updates health info on labels
The Department of Health (DH) has announced that the alcohol industry will be updating the health information on its labels, to reflect the latest scientific evidence.
According to a DH statement, the body worked closely with industry on the guidance for labelling which better reflects the latest advice on alcohol.
The news come after new guidance was published by the UK Chief Medical Officers last year, which aims to help people understand the risks alcohol may pose to their health, as part of the government’s common sense approach to this issue.
Public Health Minister Nicola Blackwood said: “The right to enjoy a drink responsibly is part of our national culture, and we want to ensure that adults have clear information in order to make informed choices.
“This change is industry-led, and I welcome this commitment to giving clear and factual information to consumers.”
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