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Alcohol Action Ireland says warning labels important for consumer information

The group, which aims to reduce alcohol consumption in Ireland, said the labels were important for making consumers informed about the risks of alcohol

The government’s proposed labelling of alcohol products has raised concerns among WTO members. Picture: file

Ireland’s plan to introduce health warning labels on alcohol products from 2026 should go ahead despite the concerns of World Trade Organisation (WTO) members, according to Alcohol Action Ireland.

Several nations, including the US and Mexico, raised concerns about the legislation which will see warnings in large red lettering about risks such as cancer and liver disease placed on bottles and cans sold in Ireland.

Sheila Gilheany, chief executive of Alcohol Action Ireland, told the ...