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Saturday, August 30, 2008

Alcohol and the EU no 6
September 2008

Table of contents

Alcohol Strategy Focus:
EU Alcohol and Health Forum update 1
Alcohol on the Swedish EU presidency agenda 1

Competition:
Reform of the wine regime: 1st phase into force 2

Sales and marketing:
Website on health launched by global beer producer 2
Strong resistance to health labelling of alcoholic beverages 2

Taxation and customs:
The effect of the single market on excise taxes 3

Research:
Registered vs unregistered consumption: total consumption still matters 3

Public health:
Wine organisation urge for standard drink units 3
European Commission: “Higher taxes most important action against smoking 4

Reports:
Alcohol use and mental health among adolescents 4
European alcohol policy conference: presentations available 4
Almost 400,000 Swedish children have parents with alcohol problems 4


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