Calls to ban powdered alcohol

The Australian liquor sector has called on the Federal and State governments to ban the sale of “powdered alcohol” in Australia. “Palcohol”, which is a pouch of powder to which water is added to make a standard drink, has recently been approved in the US and the ABC reports that its manufacturer is interested in the Australian market. The Australian Hoteliers Association (AHA) has raised its concerns over the product, which it says is “inconsistent with the responsible use of alcohol within Australian society and the Responsible Service of Alcohol codes that apply in every state.”