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IMO calls for alcohol warnings
Written by IMN Monday, 19 October 2009 11:00
The IMO has called for “explicit Government health warnings” on alcoholic beverages, and the curtailment of alcohol advertising and cost promotions, in a submission to Health Minister Mary Harney, after she sought submissions on her proposals to introduce legislation to allow health advice/warnings on alcohol containers and promotional materials.
In its submission, seen by IMN, the Organisation recommends alcoholic drinks carry warnings on the dangers of drink-driving and the dangers of drinking during pregnancy, with specific reference to foetal alcohol syndrome. It also recommends introducing alcohol and calorie content labeling on all alcohol beverages, the banning of alcohol sponsorship of sporting activities and organisations, and concerts that are attended by minors, with further restrictions recommended for television and cinema advertising of alcohol.
Other recommendations by the IMO include immediately reducing the drink driving limit to 50mg/100ml, introducing mandatory drug and alcohol screening for drivers in any crash where there is a person injured or killed, prohibiting below-cost selling of alcohol, and implementing the recommendations of the two reports of the Strategic Task Force on Alcohol.
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