Dutch Institute for Alcohol Policy STAP

STAP is a national, independent knowledge institute of alcohol policy. It was established in 1994 and it advocates effective alcohol policies and greater public awareness of the risks of alcohol.

Activities in 2026

STAP will give in 2026 priority to the following specific activities:

1. Advocate for stricter regulation or a ban on alcohol advertising.
2. Lobby against a bill liberalizing alcohol sales.
3. Limiting the affordability of alcohol (indexation of excise duties).
4. Advocate for warning labels on packaging of alcoholic beverages.
5. Highlighting the undesirability of more lenient regulations regarding gambling in hospitality venues.
6. Contribute to better compliance and enforcement of the age limit of 18 years.
7. Spreading knowledge about the negative consequences of alcohol consumption.
8. Working with partners to increase public support for effective policy measures.
9. European cooperation in EUCAM and EUROCARE.