Eurocare Updates

Ainsi qu’il le leur était demandé, les producteurs d’alcool ont rendu hier à la Commission européenne leur proposition en matière d’étiquetage des boissons alcoolisées. Proposant un système « à la carte », la proposition est très loin de répondre aux attentes légitimes des consommateurs.

Last year the European Commission provided the alcohol industry with the opportunity to come up with a self-regulatory proposal on alcohol labelling, an opportunity which the industry has ignored.

The European alcohol industry has long upheld a privilege to conceal what is inside the drinks it produces. All EU-made foods – except for alcoholic beverages – are obliged to inform consumers about ingredients and nutritional content on the packaging. That exemption draws to an end.

España, Italia y Francia reciben el 90% de las subvenciones para la promoción del vino en Europa.

Eurocare today published a report on wine promotion subsidies under EU’s Common Agricultural Policy, calling for EU lawmakers to phase out this costly market intervention. The report entitled ‘Europe’s billion-euro wine spillage’ highlights the problems of cost inefficiency, public health risks, alcohol ads targeting youth and funds misuse, to mention some.

25,670 people were killed in the European Union as a consequence of road collisions in 2016. Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the four main killers on the road, alongside speeding, non-use of seatbelts and driver distraction.

Today (1^st March) the European plenary session voted on the Pilar Ayuso report on the definition, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks and protection of geographical indications.

The German Centre for Addiction Issues (DHS) organizes the Alcohol Awareness Week in Germany “Alcohol? Less is better” from 13th to 21st May 2019.

Ex-wine lobbyists are employed at the heart of European governments.