date:Sep 21, 2012
Pernod Ricards Czech subsidiary Jan Becher (JBKB) says the Czech governments decision to ban all strong spirit sales in the country, following 20+ methanol-related deaths linked to local bootleg liquor, is disproportionate and will hit sales of its safe products.
The European Spirits Organization (CEPS) has also urged the European Commission to act in helping lift the ban, warning that it hurt its members safe spirit sales, and was likely to increase, not reduce, bootleg demand.
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