In recent years, and in response to direct asks of our sector within the 2018 United Nations Political Declaration on noncommunicable diseases, IARD members have taken further concrete steps to accelerate and support declines in underage drinking including: Introducing symbols ...
Read MoreIARD’s member companies, the world’s leading global beer, wine, and spirits companies, have launched new resources: Responsible Retailing of Beverage Alcohol and Responsible Service of Beverage Alcohol. These free tools are designed to support retailers and hospitality venues across the ...
Read MoreLeading retailers, business organizations, e-commerce and digital platforms, and advertising associations have joined forces to further accelerate reductions in harmful use of alcohol, forming the groundbreaking Global Standards Coalition. This unprecedented collaboration includes industry leaders such as Walmart, SPAR International, ...
Read MoreSince 2018, IARD has been working in partnership with digital platforms to enhance responsibility standards for alcohol-related marketing online in support of UN goals to reduce harmful drinking. This pioneering partnership aims to build confidence in age-assurance systems online and ...
Read MoreSymbols or written age restrictions will be added to labels globally on alcohol drinks produced by IARD members, sending an even clearer message that these products are not for minors. The initiative also applies to alcohol-free extensions of alcohol brands ...
Read MoreThe CEO Chair and Vice-Chair of IARD and IARD CEO outlined the detail of this initiative in a letter to Dr. Tedros,Director General of the World Health Organization in May 2021. In the letter they state: In response to the ...
Read MoreThe 11 companies behind some of the world’s most popular beer, wine, and spirits brands have forged new and innovative partnerships across sectors through their Producers’ Commitments. Achievements include:Delivering an average of 347 drink driving prevention programs per year between ...
Read MoreExamples of evaluations of programs and initiatives to reduce harmful drinking by IARD's membership
Read MoreVast majority consumed same or less alcohol in 2020; Targeted support needed for the minority that continues to drink at harmful levels Consumers around the world bought 15.8 billion fewer liters of alcohol beverages last year, according to new data from ...
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IARD’s members and the members of its Partnership Council are a diverse group of organizations with a variety of viewpoints. They might not necessarily agree on all or any subjects. Any statements, findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed on this website do not reflect the policies or views of all IARD members or the organizations they represent, unless explicitly stated. However, all members agree on and support IARD’s mission of reducing the harmful use of alcohol.
The resources on this website are not intended as health advice to individuals about their drinking. People with specific questions about their drinking are encouraged to consult a healthcare professional. Together, they can determine what is best for that individual, based on individual risk factors, including family history, genetics, and lifestyle. For some people, the better choice may be to not drink at all.
