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 ...
Read MoreScope 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 ...
Read MoreScope 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 ...
Read MoreScope 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 ...
Read MoreScope 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 ...
Read MoreScope 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 ...
Read MoreScope 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 ...
Read MoreScope 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 ...
Read MoreOn 14 June 2020 the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs published a letter which IARD submitted on 16 January 2020 in response to the publication: Lim, A. W. Y., van Schalkwyk, M. C. I., Maani Hessari, N., & ...
Read MoreExamples of evaluations of programs and initiatives to reduce harmful drinking by IARD's membership
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