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.
Vietnam: Alcohol Excise Tax Increase Risks Getting Delayed Until 2027
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance proposes delaying the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) increase on alcohol and beer from 2026 to 2027, ...
South Africa: Government Set to Raise Alcohol Tax – Why It’s a Good Idea
The South African government has proposed raising alcohol taxes in 2025 to lower population-level alcohol use and its devastating effects ...
AB InBev, Bacardi, Heineken Inside South Africa’s Plan to Raise Alcohol Excise Taxes
South Africa is planning bold steps to better prevent alcohol harm. The government is planning above‐inflation increases in excise duties ...
Special Feature: Understanding FASD Burden and Solutions
Alcohol exposure to the unborn or newborn child is one of the clearest examples of the second-hand harm caused by alcohol. The problem is ...
Canadian Government Receives Failing Grade for Lack of Evidence-Based Alcohol Policies
The purpose of this study is to use the results of the 3rd CAPE to characterize current Canadian federal alcohol policies and to assess ...
Latvia: Parliament Is Making Alcohol Policy the Priority It Should Be, Alcohol Tax on Government Agenda
The Parliament in Latvia is set to debate how to reduce alcohol use and harm in the country. After a long break, the Saeima will discuss ...
UK: New Alcohol Duty Comes Into Effect Bringing Alcohol Tax System Closer to International Standards
The alcohol duty change on August 1, 2023 makes duty across different types of alcohol more consistent by taxing based on alcoholic ...
AB InBev, Bacardi Canada: Big Alcohol Derailed Planned Alcohol Tax Increase While New Report Details High Alcohol Harm and Economic Costs
Big Alcohol managed to pressure the Canadian government into giving up on a much needed alcohol tax increase. The federal alcohol duty was ...
Government Bans Foreign Liquor Imports Into Nepal
The Nepal government has banned a list of imports of 10 items, including liquor. This measure was employed to protect Nepal’s economy ...