The NZ Health Survey shows we are drinking less and drinking better with the move to moderation
The just released New Zealand annual Health Survey assessment of our health and wellbeing shows continued positive change in our drinking behaviour [1]. “We are seeing a growing shift towards moderate drinking and healthy [...]
Global standards in action alongside industry initiatives to tackle harmful drinking
A recent report showcases extensive efforts in New Zealand and around the globe to prevent harmful drinking. The report is titled Global Standards in Action [1] (GSA). The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) [...]
NZABC welcomes the proposed changes to the SSAA and its common-sense approach
The NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) welcomes the release of the proposed changes to the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 (SSAA) aimed at reforming alcohol regulations. “The proposed amendments signal a practical [...]
NZABC challenges flawed audit on pregnancy warning labels on beer, wine and spirits
Alcohol Healthwatch (AHW) recently issued a media release [1] stating that 34% of alcohol products have no pregnancy warning label. The NZ Alcohol Beverages Council was so concerned with this statement that we asked [...]