Committee calls for restrictions to content, labelling, marketing of drinks
OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee is calling on the federal government to place severe restrictions on the contents and advertising of sugary alcoholic drinks.
A report tabled today recommends that Health Canada limit the alcohol, sugar and caffeine content in the beverages.
Among 15 recommendations, the standing committee on health also calls for tough new labelling, packaging and marketing rules.
The report comes after Health Canada held public consultations to decide whether to restrict the sales of the alcoholic drinks.