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BREAKING: Ireland Trailblazes Alcohol Health Warning Label Requirements

a tweet describing the signing of the first alcohol labeling requirement in Ireland above a screen capture of a bald white man in galsses, white collared shirt, and black tie, sitting at a wood desk, signing papersOn May 22, Irish Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced via Twitter that Ireland was enacting the first comprehensive policy requiring health warning labels on all alcohol products. Alcohol health warning labels are an essential means to educate the public and allow for informed decisions about drinking, but are stridently opposed by most industry groups. The Irish policy sets a precendent  for other countries in the EU and international community to follow, and Alcohol Justice will keep you updated as this vital initiative gains steam.

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