الخميس، 11 أكتوبر 2018

Alcohol labels warning of risk from drinking while pregnant 'will save lives'

Australia-New Zealand agreement to mandate labels that were previously voluntary

Alcohol producers will be forced to label their products with warnings relating to the risks of drinking during pregnancy in an agreement reached by Australian and New Zealand ministers.

The labels will be developed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand in consultation with the alcohol industry, and will include a pictogram and warning statement. Labels have previously only been applied by the industry on a voluntary basis since 2011.

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from Pregnancy | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2IQtH2K

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