IARD’s work is informed by scientific evidence on alcohol and health, including alcohol policy. By bringing together data and research on drinking patterns, alcohol in society, and regulations at a national level, IARD examines practices around policies and interventions that reduce harmful drinking. IARD’s tools and resources are intended to support stakeholders in formulating approaches that can be adapted to local needs and contexts.
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Policy Tables
Scope This table details recommendations for alcohol consumption (drinking guidelines) issued by government bodies in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national authorities or through publicly accessible documents.Generally, these recommendations apply ...
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Policy Tables
Scope This table details drinking guidelines issued by government bodies regarding alcohol consumption in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national authorities or through publicly accessible documents. It covers recommendations for:people ...
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Policy Tables
Scope This table details the health warning requirements related to alcohol beverages in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national authorities or through publicly accessible documents. It covers:Health warnings on labels Health ...
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Policy Tables
Scope This table details legislation and regulations in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national authorities or through publicly accessible documents. It covers:minimum age limits for purchase, sale, free supply, and ...
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Policy Tables
Scope This table details alcohol beverage labeling requirements in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national authorities or through publicly accessible documents. Details on the requirements for health warnings to be ...
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Data on production, consumption, imports, and exports of beer and on cider consumption are provided by Global Data.
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This report uses data published in the WHO Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders (2024), accessed in April 2025.It compares trends in key indicators against the targets set by member states as part ...
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Policy Tables
Scope This table details the legal limits of alcohol in blood or breath in all countries for which IARD has been able to verify the information with the respective national authorities or through publicly accessible documents. It includes:Blood alcohol concentration ...
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A visual summary of meta-analyses published between 2000 and 2025 on alcohol consumption and all-cause mortality according to whether risk for light-to-moderate drinkers is the same or lower than nondrinkers, whether a J-shaped risk curve (lower risk at low-to-moderate alcohol ...
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Consumption data are provided by the The IWSR. The data are organized by country or territory and beverage strength and listed annually since 2000.Released: June 2025
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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.
