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Alcohol marketing regulator responds to measures announced in NHS 10-year plan

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The newly published NHS 10-year plan includes measures to address alcohol-related harm, primarily focusing on mandatory health warnings on alcoholic drinks and a consultation on the definition of “alcohol-free” drinks. The government is also committing to nutrition labelling for alcoholic beverages. With the plan, the government…

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