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Alcoholic Drinks: Labelling

Asked by Josh NewburyLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 5 March 2025UIN 33617

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will introduce mandatory labelling on alcoholic drinks with information for consumers on (a) ingredients, (b) calories and (c) sugar content.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

The Government is committed to building a National Health Service fit for the future, with a greater emphasis on the prevention of avoidable health harms, supporting people to live well for longer. The Department will continue to work across Government to determine the best ways to reduce alcohol-related harms.

The Department commissioned a National Institute for Health and Care Research study on understanding the impact of alcohol calorie labelling on alcohol and calorie selection, purchasing, and consumption. This study is underway and due to end in 2026.

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