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Low Alcohol Drinks: Labelling

Asked by Kirsty BlackmanScottish National PartyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 18 November 2024UIN 13469

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to standardise the term alcohol-free at 0.5% ABV for no and low-alcohol alternatives.

Answered by Andrew Gwynne

A consultation published in 2023 considered options for updating labelling guidance for no and low alcohol alternative drinks.

We will continue to consider how alcohol labelling can be improved to support consumers to make informed decisions about the products they are purchasing, whilst also promoting responsible consumption.

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