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 Aug 21 '26
The Many vs. The Money: Why Alcohol Is No Ordinary Commodity in EU-Thailand Trade Talks

As the EU and Thailand near a trade deal, Big Alcohol is pushing to cut tariffs, block cancer warning labels, and lock in market access ...

Misconduct Report Jul 23 '25
Alcohol Cancer Warnings Delayed: Ireland Prioritises Big Booze Interests Over People’s Health and Rights

Ireland has postponed mandatory cancer warning labels on alcohol from 2026 to 2028, prioritising industry interest over people’s ...

Misconduct Report Mar 20 '25 Pernod Ricard
Fake Transparency: Pernod Ricard’s QR Code Labels Do Nothing for Public Health

Pernod Ricard Philippines is rolling out QR code-enabled digital labels in the Philippines, marketing them as a step toward “consumer ...

Misconduct Report Jan 6 '25
How Do Countries Inform Their People That Alcohol Causes Cancer?

This article explores how countries are addressing cancer risks due to alcohol by highlighting effective strategies and the challenges they ...

Misconduct Report May 14 '24
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 ...

Misconduct Report Nov 7 '23
WHO Europe and IARC Issue Joint Statement to European Parliament on Link Between Alcohol and Cancer

WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge and Director of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Dr Elisabete ...

Misconduct Report Nov 4 '23
Australia: Alcohol Companies Use Misleading Labeling

Alcohol companies are misleading people with ‘low sugar’ labels. A natioanlly representative poll exposed how alcohol companies use ...

Misconduct Report Aug 2 '23
Costa Rica: Alcohol Companies Deliberately Sabotage Marketing Law

The alcohol industry in Costa Rica is violating the law. Alcohol companies are deliberately avoiding to include the mandatory phrase ...

Misconduct Report May 24 '23
Ireland Set to Become First Country with Mandatory Health Warnings on Alcohol Products 

Despite heavy industry interference since the proposal was first introduced to the EU, Ireland has finally won the right of its people to ...