Members of the 34-strong board of experts approved the draft strategy on reducing alcohol-related harm during a summit late last week.
Drinks industry leaders have expressed concern about being excluded from the debate at the World Health Organisation (WHO) and have warned that “extremists” in health policy are distorting the approach to tackling excess drinking.
The strategy proposes a wide range of measures to tackle excess drinking, allowing governments to cherry-pick policies that will work best for their needs.
Action on pricing is a key theme in the strategy document, with policy recommendations ranging from excise tax increases to minimum pricing.
“Increasing the price of alcoholic beverages is one of the most effective interventions to reduce harmful use of alcohol,” say the draft.
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