Final Sunday, July 7, the Chilean Alcohol Labeling Regulation got here into impact, which means the obligatory labeling of alcoholic drinks with an alcohol content material equal to or better than 0.5º.
Dr. Carolina Torres Pinto, Seremi of Well being of the O’Higgins Area, emphasised the relevance of this new regulation and the essential position it’ll play in public well being.
“Since July 7, there was a change within the laws that we, because the Seremi of Well being, are accountable for overseeing. This modification goals to handle the injury attributable to alcohol consumption in some particular teams, however on the whole to the whole inhabitants. One of many necessities has to do with the truth that it should be labeled as a threat for some teams, for instance, pregnant girls, which implies the chance of driving with alcohol consumption, and in addition consumption by minors,” defined Torres Pinto.
He additionally highlighted that “it is extremely vital for us that residents mirror and assist us on this development, on condition that alcohol consumption is linked to 36 deaths per day within the nation, it’s accountable for greater than 12% of the wholesome years of life misplaced in our inhabitants, which is double the influence of weight problems and hypertension. In different phrases, it’s a very nice injury, subsequently we hope that other than the supervisory position of the Seremía, residents assist us in everlasting conversations to lift consciousness and work collectively to advance accountable consumption, so as to maintain the well being outcomes of the folks in our area.”
The Ministry of Well being, via the Seremi de Salud of every area, shall be accountable for overseeing the implementation of those new necessities for labeling and promoting of liquor. As well as, the Nationwide Client Service (Sernac) may also take part in monitoring compliance with these laws.
In line with the legislation, all alcoholic drinks should embody on their label the caloric degree and warnings concerning the dangers of alcohol consumption for sure teams, comparable to pregnant girls, drivers and minors. The particular labels that should be printed on the containers are:
– “Don’t drink and drive”, accompanied by a crossed-out drawing of a automobile.
– “Threat to your child,” with a crossed-out drawing of a pregnant girl consuming.
– “No consuming beneath 18 years of age”, with a crossed out drawing indicating -18.
On the high of those symbols, the next should be learn: “Dangerous consumption of alcohol damages your well being.” These warnings might not cowl lower than 15% of the floor of the entrance or again label of the container, field or packaging.
The intention of this new legislation is to lift consciousness of the dangers of alcohol consumption and encourage accountable consuming habits all through the inhabitants.
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