Alaska becomes first state to require warnings about alcohol’s link to colon, breast cancers

Alaska becomes first state to require warnings about alcohol’s link to colon, breast cancers

The warnings about the alcohol-cancer relationship will be added to already mandated warnings about the dangers that pregnant women’s consumption can lead to birth defects.

Alaska becomes first state to require cancer warning signs for alcohol sales

The new requirement, part of Senate Bill 15, will mandate signs stating: “Alcohol use can cause cancer, including breast and colon cancers.”

Alaska becomes first state to require warnings about alcohol link to colon, breast cancers

Bottles of wine are displayed on June 29, 2022, at an Anchorage liquor store. Alaska is the first U.S. state to require that businesses post signs warning that alcohol consumption raises cancer risks. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)Alaska bars and liquor stores will be required to post signs warning of alcohol’s link to cancer, under a bill that became law on Friday. The new sign mandate, to go into effect on Aug. 1, makes Alaska the first…

Alaska to become first state with cancer warning signs at alcohol outlets

Alaska is making history with Senate Bill 15, requiring cancer warning signs at bars and liquor stores. The law, aimed at raising awareness about alcohol's link to colon and breast cancer, takes effect on August 1.

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