UK alcohol to have warning labels by 2008

By 2008, alcoholic drinks in the UK will feature a warning label detailing alcohol-unit information to help consumers “stay within sensible drinking guidelines”. The voluntary agreement between the government and alcohol brewers aims to ensure that men do not regularly exceed 3-4 units daily, and that women do not exceed 2-3 units daily.

For beer, wine and spirits, unit information will be given per glass and per bottle.

“We want to make it as simple as possible for people to keep an eye on how much they are drinking,” says Public Health Minister Caroline Flint, “and help them take the responsibility for lessening the impact excess alcohol can have on their health.”