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Distiller warns of ‘reputational risk’ as Italy hits out at Ireland’s drinks labelling rules
Irish industry groups have criticised the proposals for health labels on alcohol products, which have been backed by campaign groups but opposed by several other European countries
A well-known Irish whiskey distiller has said Ireland risks “reputational damage” from its plan to place health labels on bottles of wine, beer and spirits, amid rising opposition to the move from a number of European countries.
Pat Rigney, the founder and managing director of The Shed Distillery in Co Leitrim, told the Business Post he had written to the Department of the Taoiseach to complain about the move, which would mean bottles of alcohol ...
