Cancer Council Victoria, Level 9, 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne 3002

Wednesday 20 November, 9:30am to 4:30pm

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Labelling is an important tool for cancer and noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk factor regulation, providing important information directly to consumers about the health risks of some products. Effective labelling of alcohol and food products is part of a comprehensive approach to reducing exposure to risk factors and preventing cancer and other NCDs.

Domestic labelling laws and policy are subject to international standards and agreements, including World Trade Organization law, and Codex Alimentarius. Therefore, understanding the role of trade law and international standards is essential for those working in alcohol and food policy, to ensure that labelling policies are compliant with international obligations.

 

This interactive workshop will examine alcohol and food labelling for cancer and NCD risk factor regulation.

 

Participants will:

• Understand the commercial determinants of health and the role of labelling in public health

• Be introduced to and gain greater understanding of trade law concepts that are relevant to alcohol and food labelling

• Gain greater insight into the role of international standards such as Codex Alimentarius in developing domestic labelling policies

• Be encouraged to engage with and improve labelling policies in Australia

• Develop connections and join a network of collaboration on health, law and trade
   

There will be a cost of $30 to participate in this workshop, to cover catering costs. Lunch and tea/coffee will be provided. For more information, please email info@mccabecentre.org.

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