tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576761200903416549.post807347633234181557..comments2023-09-15T20:50:06.448+10:00Comments on Australian Wine Companion: Wine labels and health warningsJames Hallidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461828259054544283noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576761200903416549.post-88994978845679744012011-12-03T01:57:27.673+11:002011-12-03T01:57:27.673+11:00I agree with what you are saying. If the Australia...I agree with what you are saying. If the Australian wine industry is (as you say) already committed to addressing alcohol abuse, then specific warning messages on wine bottles, for unquantifiable risks of moderate drinking to an unborn child, does seem nonsensical.<br /><br />The debate in the UK on this issue is on-going. I know that back in 2010, drinks companies snubbed government calls to put health messages and warnings to pregnant women on their bottles. It was part of attempts here in UK to highlight very real dangers of binge drinking.<br /><br />I France there are health warnings directed at pregnant women on all alcoholic drinks.Ian Hawkesnoreply@blogger.com