EU DRINKS WHITE PAPER PLANS – PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS – DRINKS INDUSTRY LOBBYING
November 1st, 2005
BY ALAN OSBORN
A MAJOR battle is looming over the European Union's (EU) alcohol policy, with Britain seen by many as the major opponent of tougher anti-drink legislation amongst the 25 member states. A Communication (formal policy paper) 'on a strategy on alcohol-related harm' is being drawn up by the European Commission, but while this is not due for adoption before mid-2006, furious lobbying on both sides is already evident. "We're studying, with stakeholders and the member states, what should be addressed in such a Communication. It has been requested by ...
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