Ireland Delays 'Landmark' Health Warnings on Alcohol

Ireland delays introduction of alcohol health warnings

Ireland has postponed the introduction of alcohol health warnings to 2028, which were initially set for 2026, due to concerns over international competitiveness and potential tariff impacts, particularly from the US.

Ireland delays 'landmark' health warnings on alcohol

It emerged this week that Ireland’s government will delay new alcohol health warnings on drinks until 2028, prompting relief in Europe’s wine trade and frustration for public health campaigners. Warnings were originally set to be introduced from May 2026, and Irish media reports suggested economic considerations may have played a role in ministers’ decision to extend the timeline. A delay presents an opportunity for a rethink, according to Europ…

Irish government delays introduction of mandatory alcohol health labelling - Drink and Drugs News

The Irish Government's decision to delay mandatory health labelling for alcohol has been branded 'a failure of democracy'.