The OIV and International Activities Regarding the Individual and Societal Aspects of Wine Consumption

Abstract

In accordance with the declared objectives and activities in the Establishing Agreement of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV); the Strategic plan of the OIV 2009–2012, and the working programme of the Safety and Health Commission, the OIV has competence and responsibility to address issues related to wine consumption and health. In doing so it takes into account the efforts of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to develop a global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol, as well as the European Union (EU) Council initiative towards Member States to develop comprehensive, effective and sustainable national alcohol policies. Within this framework, the OIV develops recommendations. These recommendations are a continuation of the previous educational efforts of the OIV, such as resolutions Eco 4/99 and Eno 1/98, and emphasize that all information concerning the effects of wine on health must be presented in a competent and balanced manner.

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The opinions expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not reflect the views or the opinion of the OIV. Only the resolutions adopted by the Member States of the OIV have an official character.