Time to refocus efforts on fighting harmful alcohol consumption - CEEV Statement following the European Parliament vote on the report “Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer”
Thanks to the efforts of Members of the European Parliament, the report of the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) refocuses on the need to fight the harmful consumption of alcohol to reduce cancer risk. We are grateful for their efforts and commitment to put robust science at the heart of policy recommendations.
“We welcome the adoption of the amended report. The adopted text now makes the fundamental differentiation between harmful consumption and moderate consumption. It also recommends sharing with consumers moderate and responsible drinking information instead of promoting the use of unjustified health warnings” said Ignacio Sánchez Recarte, Secretary General of CEEV.
“The assumption that there is “no safe level” was misleading and simplistic as it fails to consider drinking patterns and other lifestyle factors; thankfully Members of the European Parliament agreed to amend this reference” he added.