The drinks regulator is contacting all companies that signed up to the labelling pledge, as well as those who have previously made a commitment to include health information on labels, asking them to reaffirm their labelling commitment.
Compliance guidance, including examples of best practice labels, and the monitoring process have also been agreed with the Department of Health and are being published today (19 August).
A database summarising the pledges, companies and brands involved will be published on the Portman Group's website at a later date.
The pledge, made under the Government’s Public Health Responsibility Deal agreed in March, requires the industry to show clear unit labelling, the recommended daily limits, and a warning about drinking when pregnant.
As well as these three compulsory elements, brands are encouraged to include a reference to the Drinkaware website and a message such as: "Please drink responsibly". Both the Department of Health and the Portman Group will monitor progress towards this goal.
Seymour Fortescue, chairman of the Portman Group said: "The alcohol industry is firmly committed to providing consumers with information on labels, which help them make informed drinking choices.
"The Portman Group will offer an advisory service for companies to check they have all the right elements in place and to offer guidance where needed."
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