Alcohol industry updating the health information on its labels
皇冠体育app alcohol industry is updating the health information on its labels, to reflect the latest scientific evidence.
皇冠体育app Department of Health worked closely with industry on the guidance for this labelling, to better reflect the latest advice on alcohol published by the UK Chief Medical Officers last year.
Public Health Minister Nicola Blackwood said:
皇冠体育app 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.
皇冠体育app UK Chief Medical Officers鈥� low-risk alcohol guidelines, released in 2016, aim to help people understand the risks alcohol may pose to their health, as part of the Government鈥檚 common sense approach to this issue.
皇冠体育appy are based on the latest scientific information and represent the most comprehensive review of the evidence on alcohol in 20 years.