We’ve issued our first Retailer Alert Bulletin (RAB) since 2023, against O.J Premium Strong Beer. It breached the Code by over-emphasising strength & encouraging immoderate consumption. Retailers must stop orders 3 months from publication. Read more: www.portmangroup.org.uk/retail-alert...

We're looking for 2 Panel members to join the Independent Complaints Panel. We're looking for the following: 👉 Alcohol industry experience OR 👉 Adjudicatory or relevant regulatory experience Sounds like you? Find out more & see the job specs: www.portmangroup.org.uk/join-us/

It might be mid-summer but the Independent Complaints Panel has been working hard. See all the latest decisions: www.portmangroup.org.uk/media/

We are proud to be supporting @THINKgovuk to highlight the risks of drink driving - from losing your licence and the freedom that comes with it, to injuring yourself or someone else. #DrinkALittleRiskALot

It's been a busy week as we work through the decisions from the independent audit of the UK alcohol market. The latest decisions can be found on our website. 👉👉https://www.portmangroup.org.uk/media/

We've just published the first decisions from our proactive audit of the market. The first 3 products reviewed by the Independent Complaints Panel had their complaints not upheld. Read more here: 👉https://tinyurl.com/ywaz3svh

Thanks to the Chair of the Scottish Cross Party Group on Beer & Pubs, Craig Hoy MSP who submitted a motion earlier this week welcoming our report, 'Taking responsibility for alcohol regulation 2024'. Read the full report on our work here 👉 tinyurl.com/3kevfhn7

Thanks to the LAPG (Local Alcohol Partnerships Group) & the APPG (All Party Parliamentary Beer Group) who we joined in Parliament to showcase our work in supporting safer socialising. We were pleased to be able to discuss that work with MPs & Peers along with other LAPG members.

Laura and Katie had a great day chatting to producers at the London Wine Fair, letting them know about our Advisory Service. If you want free, confidential advice about any aspect of your alcohol product's packaging and labelling get in touch. 👉https://lnkd.in/eAthPEi4

Pleased to share this campaign from Drinkaware who has partnered with #ANDYSMANCLUB & football legend Chris Kamara to show how conversations about mental health & drinking can be the first step to feeling better. Watch the video & join the conversation: youtu.be/39hSTg_PN-g www.drinkaware.co.uk

Are you an alcohol producer or marketer? Take advantage of our range of training sessions: 👉We’re CPD accredited 👉Delivered virtually or in person 👉Discounts for groups of 6 or 10 👉Prices dependent on size of the organisation Email [email protected] for more info.

Really positive news from National Pubwatch, an independent report shows the effectiveness of their scheme in tackling disorder and creating safer drinking environments. Read the full report on their website. tinyurl.com/4z5shcx8

👋A big welcome Lucky Saint our newest associate member & 1st alcohol alternative member. Low & no products continue to grow in popularity so it's important our membership includes this representation & for both categories to work in partnership to market their products responsibly.

Alison and Laura are thrilled to be at @SIBA_BeerX in Liverpool! 🍻 They're meeting and chatting to producers about how our free, confidential advisory service can help them market and promote their products responsibly. Find out more here: 👉https://portmangroup.org.uk/advice/

Great to attend National Pubwatch conference and hear from Lord Evans on the vital work of these schemes to tackle antisocial behaviour. #NPWConf2025

In 2024, we provided 428 pieces of advice via our free, confidential service, ensuring the responsible marketing of alcoholic products. We received 64 complaints about products potentially violating our Code, just over 1/2 of these were in breach. Read our 2024 report 👉 tinyurl.com/2zkkcjw2