The European public health community is greatly disappointed about the SpiritsEurope approach to label their products. The industry refrains from informing consumers at the point of sale in an easy and accessible manner. The Press Release can be accessed HERE.
On 17 October 2018, the Irish Public Health (Alcohol) Bill was signed into law by Michael D. Higgins, the President of Ireland. The new Bill presents a set of measures to prevent alcohol related harm, including cancer warnings on the labels. Please find a joint press release by the European health community, co-signed by CPME, here.
On 29 April 2015, the CPME issued a press release on the EU Alcohol Strategy resolution together with the European Alcohol Policy Alliance (Eurocare), the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL), the European Liver Patients Association (ELPA), United European Gastroenterology (UEG) the Association of European Cancer Leagues […]
Brussels, 1 April 2015 The CPME issued a press release on the EU Alcohol Strategy resolution together with the European Alcohol Policy Alliance (Eurocare), the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL), the European Liver Patients Association (ELPA), United European Gastroenterology (UEG) the Association of European Cancer […]
CPME publication date: Tuesday, November 7, 2006 At its meeting on 27 October 2006 in Brussels, the CPME Board adopted a Statement on Reducing the Global Impact of Alcohol on Health and Society (referring to CPME 2006/074 EN/FR) The Standing Committee of European Doctors welcomes the efforts of the EU Commission to reduce […]