Case library

Cases of alcohol industry misconduct from around the world exposing the predatory practices.

A library of all the unethical methods of Big Alcohol – aggressive lobbying, unethical marketing, sabotaging of rules and institutions and much more, all in one place.

Misconduct Report Sep 9 '26
Preventing FASD Is Possible and a Human Rights Priority but Big Alcohol Stands in the Way of Governments Protecting Children

Children have a right to be protected from predictable and preventable harms, yet tens of millions of people live with fetal alcohol ...

Misconduct Report Jun 5 '26
Alcohol Marketing Targets Our Children. It’s Time We Talked About It

Research shows that children recognise alcohol branding from age two and link alcohol with adult life by age four – and alcohol ...

Misconduct Report Oct 11 '24
Polish Government Takes Action to Protect Children From Alcohol Products Made to Mimick Children’s Drinks

The Polish government is taking steps and has announced more alcohol policy action after a public outcry over an alcohol company sold vodka ...

Misconduct Report Oct 12 '23
It’s Time for Governments to Step Up and Treat Alcohol Marketing as the Child Rights Violation It Is 

In a world where the well-being of our youth is a shared concern, the harsh truth remains: health-harming industries, such as the alcohol ...

Misconduct Report Jun 23 '22
Giving Kids Non-Alcohol Beer Is Risky, Parents Are Warned

Giving children alcohol – even no and low alcohol beers – is a risky practice. In the Czech Republic, parents do this without ...

Misconduct Report Feb 13 '22
Alcohol Use of Mothers with Young Children Spikes During Pandemic

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is putting a strain on families. Parents have extended childcare responsibilities during these times, ...

Misconduct Report Dec 8 '21
WHO Europe: New Report Highlights Need to Better Protect People From Digital Alcohol Marketing

The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe has released a new report, entitled “Digital marketing of alcohol: Challenges ...

Misconduct Report Nov 29 '21
Germany: New Government Plans to Improve Alcohol Marketing Rules

Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD), Greens (Die Grünen) and Free Democrats (FDP) have concluded coalition talks, the party leaders ...

Misconduct Report Nov 4 '21
In Harm’s Way: Children Live Online More Than Ever and Big Alcohol Is Targeting Them

The increasing use of digital media by children, adolescents, and youth has some benefits. But it also means the alcohol industry can find ...