| EONS, together with the European Alcohol Policy Alliance (Eurocare) and 14 other organisations, has signed a joint letter calling on Members of the European Parliament to safeguard and not weaken the amendments of the BECA report related to alcohol (Para 15, 16 and 44) in the final vote. Emerging evidence indicates that in terms of cancer prevention there is no safe level of alcohol consumption. For this reason, labelling of alcoholic beverages should not employ ambiguous wording such as ‘moderate’ and ‘responsible’ drinking, but instead include clear and visible health warnings, alongside a full nutrition declaration and a list of ingredients on the bottle. Consumers have the right to accurate health information in order to make informed and healthier choices which protect them, society and the economy at European and national level. It is essential that there are statutory requirements for the alcohol industry to explicitly inform their customers of the proven risks of adverse outcomes as a consequence of consuming their products. Read the full letter here. |
