Up 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 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 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 MoreIARD and its members have long been involved in many innovative partnerships to help reduce underage drinking. This report brings together data on trends in underage drinking and showcases partnerships between IARD members, the public sector, and communities. Henry Ashworth, ...
Read MoreIARD launches new campaign to accelerate progress towards reduction in harmful use of alcohol, in support of WHO and UN frameworks Most innovative campaigns focused on combatting harmful drinking from across industry, government and civil society have been selected to encourage ...
Read MoreThe CEO Chair and Vice Chair of IARD, together with IARD’s CEO, wrote to Dr. Tedros, Director-General of the World Health Organization, to outline this initiative. In the letter they stated: In response to the 2018 United Nations Political Declaration ...
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 MoreDrink-driving fatalities declined in 34 of 36 countries worldwide for which official national data is available.Fatalities reduced in 24 of 26 countries in Europe between 2006 and 2016.14 European countries saw a drop of at least 50% over this period, ...
Read MoreTwo-thirds (66%) of adults surveyed in 10 countries around the world say the closure of cafès, bars, and restaurants negatively impacted on the social and mental wellbeing of the general population Almost half (45%) say their own social and mental wellbeing ...
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