Chile: Chile's New Alcohol Labeling Law in Force on July 7

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CI2024-0007
On July 7, 2024, Chile’s new alcoholic beverages labeling law will come into force. The law aims to warn drivers, pregnant women, and minors about the impacts of consuming alcohol and to restrict the advertisements that could be directed to minors. All products with an alcohol content equal to or greater than 0.5 percent per volume will be affected. This report provides guidance for the implementation of the law.

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