Differentiated policies are the norm in mature markets

In mature markets, regulations on taxation, marketing and availability commonly differ by beverage type as well as alcohol content, and are less restrictive for beverages with less concentrated alcohol like beer. Experts call for this practice to be implemented more consistently across countries.

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