Number: RL30523 Title: Alcohol Beverages: Labeling and Health Claims Authors: Donna V. Porter, Domestic Social Policy Division Abstract: On March 3, 2003, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau published final rules that would prohibit the appearance in labeling or advertising of any statement that makes a substantive claim regarding health benefits associated with alcohol beverage consumption, unless specific criteria are met. This announcement followed several years of debate on whether to allow health benefit statements to appear on wine products. For more than a decade, mandatory health warnings have appeared on all alcohol beverages. Pages: 15 Date: Updated April 10, 2003