A spokesperson for the SBPA said: “The increase to MUP is unwelcome for both producers and consumers, particularly at this time of financial strain.
“The evaluation of MUP showed very little evidence of the policy having a positive effect on health outcomes and comes at a time when other parts of the world are deciding to ditch similar policies.
“The industry is dedicated to reducing alcohol related harms, but we remain unconvinced that increasing MUP is a proportionate and effective measure to deliver this.”
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