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01.27.2016
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The Economic Development Commission, Industry, Chamber of Commerce and Services of Representatives rejected proposal intended to make it compulsory to include a warning on the packaging and marketing materials of beverages with an alcohol content greater than 30 degrees Gay Lussac (GL) - including: cachaça , tequila, vodka, whiskey and rum.
Zeca Cavalcanti
Bill 365/15 by Mr Marco Antônio licensed Cabral (PMDB-RJ) was rejected. According to him, the goal would be to enhance the communication of the harm caused by eating high-alcohol beverages. The proposal provides for the inclusion of warning sentences established by the Ministry of Health.
Rapporteur on the committee, Rep Zeca Cavalcanti (PTB-PE) considered commendable the author's concern to ensure the total population transparency in relation to alcohol-related harm to the physical and psychological health. However, Cavalcanti recommended the rejection of the project on the grounds that the current legislation is sufficient in this regard.
"The fundamental objective of the project is already being achieved, since alcoholic beverage packaging as well as advertisements and hence the materials to them pegged, as should, by operation of law, contain the warning 'Avoid Excessive Consumption alcohol, '"said the rapporteur.
The text changes to Law 9.294 / 96, which establishes restrictions on the use and advertising of smoking products, alcoholic beverages, medicines, therapies and agrochemicals.
Proceedings
The project, which is being processed in conclusive character, will still be analyzed by the Consumer Protection committees; and Constitution and Justice and Citizenship.
Source: Agency Board
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