Institute of Alcohol Studies

Promoting an informed debate around alcohol’s impact on society

Our purpose is to advance the use of the best available evidence in public policy decisions on alcohol.

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AFS was delighted to join the @UK_AHA at Westminster this Wednesday for the launch of our new report on alcohol labelling

A welcome opportunity to chat with MPs about the need for mandatory labelling on alcohol products.

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New report: alcohol labels are failing consumers

Only 6.7% carry health warnings. Just 1.3% mention cancer. Meanwhile, industry messages dominates.

People have a right to know what’s in their drink – and the risks.

Time for mandatory alcohol labelling.

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As govts debate social media bans, what about alcohol marketing?

From targeted ads to alcohol at your door in minutes, digital platforms are reshaping how alcohol is marketed – and increasing harm.

🎧 Listen to our podcast with Prof Nic Carah @nnniccc:

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Why youth voices should be more involved in future alcohol policy conferences.

In our latest podcast we discussed the 2026 Global Alcohol Policy Conference in Brazil, with Laura Cury of @actbr and Emma Thompson of IAS and Edinburgh Uni.

🎙️Links: https://www.ias.org.uk/podcast/getting-to-safer-faster-reflections-on-gapc-2026/🎧

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