Poll snapshot: Health warnings on alcoholic products
This national poll asked Australians about their support for health warnings on alcoholic products.
This national poll asked Australians about their support for health warnings on alcoholic products.
Australians overwhelmingly support the introductions of health warning labels on alcohol products warning of harms including liver disease, alcohol poisoning and poor mental health, prompting calls by health and community organisations for them to be introduced.
The new mandatory visible pregnancy health warnings on alcoholic products are being noticed by Australians, a report published today shows, with younger adults most likely to notice the distinctive new red, white and black warnings.
We all want our families to have access to clear information about the health and safety of the products they buy – especially products that may harm our children. From 31 July 2023, alcoholic products sold in Australia will be required by law to display a visible pregnancy health warning.
FARE supports mandatory standardised on-label energy information for alcoholic products. FARE has some concerns about the proposals being put forth by FSANZ, specifically relating to the reference to an industry specified serving size. FARE makes recommendations in this submission to further strengthen the current proposal.
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New research out of Canada has found that alcohol warning labels are effective in both raising awareness and changing behaviours.
Today’s decision to further delay the introduction of pregnancy health warning labels is the result of the alcohol industry’s relentless pressure to keep the community in the dark about the health harms from alcohol use during pregnancy.
The majority of Australians support a visible, red health warning on alcohol products which clearly alerts the community to the harm from using alcohol when pregnant and the risks to unborn babies, new national survey data has revealed.
After eight years of obstruction by the alcohol industry, mandatory pregnancy health warnings on all alcoholic products have been submitted for final approval.
FARE acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waters on which we operate throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and recognise the continuing connection to country of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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