New ‘rules of engagement’ with alcohol lobby after alarm at ‘way too friendly’ interactions

New rules of engagement for health officials with the alcohol industry are being developed after concerns were raised about a public health manager’s close ties with alcohol lobbyists. This follows reports that Ross Bell of the Ministry of Health’s Public Health Agency allowed significant industry input into alcohol policy, prompting a review of safe drinking guidelines.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: New rules are being made for health workers to be careful when talking to people who sell alcohol, after someone said a health manager was being too friendly with them.

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