In 2018, the United Nations called on our sector to take "concrete steps" towards eliminating marketing of alcohol products to minors as part of efforts to reduce underage drinking. The Digital Guiding Principles developed and implemented by IARD members respond ...
Read MoreFor many adults in many cultures, enjoying a beer, spirits, or wine is an important part of their social lives. Many lifestyle choices carry potential risks and benefits. While some people choose not to drink, health authorities in many countries ...
Read MoreThis IARD Policy Review summarizes the evidence on social marketing initiatives developed to address problematic drinking behaviors and to reduce the potential for harm.Last Reviewed: August 2016IARD Policy Reviews offer a referenced overview of recent peer-reviewed, published research on the ...
Read MoreUp to one in every two drinks is illicit in some parts of the world: much higher than previous global estimates The majority of alcohol drunk is illicit in five out of seven African countries covered Illicit alcohol is unregulated, untaxed, and ...
Read MoreTargets and KPIs As the leading global beer, wine, and spirits producers, IARD’s members are committed to setting high standards for responsibility across the alcohol industry and to combating harmful drinking. These 11 companies agreed their “Producers’ Commitments” in 2012; this ...
Read MoreThese Guiding Principles provide guidance to countries seeking to establish or enhance marketing self-regulation codes of practice for alcohol beverages, by helping to define near-universal provisions regarding social responsibility, fairness, and decency. They were approved in November 2011 by the ...
Read MoreInfectious diseases are caused by a diverse group of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. Some established risk factors for infectious diseases include individual factors and external factors. This Health Review focuses on infectious diseases associated with alcohol ...
Read MoreWe are the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to reducing harmful drinking and promoting understanding of responsible drinking. We are supported by the leading global beer, wine, and spirits producers, who have come together for ...
Read MoreIARD Members are committed to reducing harmful drinking and to contributing to the community in which they work, including through contributions to local and national economies through taxation.The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking and its member companies believe that:Any taxation ...
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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.
