But the Alcohol Health Alliance at the time found that more than 70% of labels surveyed did not include the figure. Legally, alcohol labels need only to show the strength of alcohol (ABV), allergens and the container’s volume. Alcohol Health Alliance chairman Professor Sir Ian Gilmore said: “Alcohol labelling in this country is leaving consumers in the dark about what exactly their drink contains. They should not have to research basic health information online. “The upcoming Government consultation on calorie labelling is a great opportunity for change.

Source: Daily Mirror July 08, 2021 22:52 UTC