S-202SenateThird reading (Senate)

An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (warning label on alcoholic beverages)

Presented by: Hon. Patrick Brazeau, sénateurLegislature 45, Session 1Type: Senate Public Bill

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At a glance

The bill seeks to amend the Food and Drugs Act to require a warning label on alcoholic beverages. This measure aims to inform consumers about the health risks associated with alcohol consumption.

Detailed summary

Bill S-202 proposes to amend the Food and Drugs Act to mandate the inclusion of a warning label on alcoholic beverages. This initiative aims to increase public awareness of the health dangers associated with alcohol consumption.

The main provisions of the bill include requiring manufacturers and distributors of alcoholic beverages to place a warning label on their products. This label must contain specific information about the health risks associated with alcohol consumption.

The Food and Drugs Act will be amended to incorporate these new labeling requirements. This involves a revision of the current standards applicable to alcoholic beverages.

Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of alcoholic beverages will be directly affected by these changes, as they will need to ensure their products comply with the new labeling requirements. Consumers will also be impacted, as they will receive additional information about the health risks associated with alcohol.

Legislative progress

Senate

  1. First readingMay 28, 2025
  2. Second readingJun 12, 2025
  3. Consideration in committeeNov 20, 2025
  4. Third readingIn progress

House of Commons

  1. First readingUpcoming
  2. Second readingUpcoming
  3. Consideration in committeeUpcoming
  4. Report stageUpcoming
  5. Third readingUpcoming
  1. Royal assentUpcoming

Recent debates

  1. Consideration in committee in the Senate
  2. Second reading in the Senate
  3. First reading in the Senate

Official source: ourcommons.ca

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