The Epoch Times By Jennifer Sweenie
Will Ireland’s move to add warnings spread like tobacco warning and lawsuits did?
Ireland is leading the charge as the first country to mandate health warnings on all alcoholic beverages, and other countries may soon follow suit.
Warning labels arenât new to alcoholic beverages, but the countryâs comprehensive additionsâincluding cancer and liver disease warningsâare.
Research has vacillated on any potential health benefits of alcohol over the years. Ultimately, the American Cancer Society came forward in 2020 with their recommendation that alcohol is best avoided altogether. With this burgeoning awareness of alcoholâs health implications, the future of the industry remains unclear. Will this movement open up the potential for lawsuits as with big tobacco and the subsequent decades-long battles involving billions of dollars?
What You Need to Know About New Labels
The new label rule is slated to go into effect in 2026 and will require all wine, beer, and spirit containers to bear the warnings. The extensive warnings will cover the health risks associated with alcohol consumption, including the elevated risk of developing certain cancers. The labels will also include calorie count and grams of alcohol. The mandated labels include warnings about consumption during pregnancy and the risk of liver disease caused by alcohol…
