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Spain to ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s
The Spanish government will ban energy drink sales to under-16s and restrict drinks over 32 mg/100 ml caffeine for under-18s with 90% public support, AESAN data shows.
- Pablo Bustinduy said on Wednesday the central government will unify regional rules by banning sales of energy drinks to under-16s.
- As part of a broader child‑health package, the ministry last week added energy drinks to advertising restrictions on unhealthy foods for children and young people, joining other initiatives adopted in recent years.
- AESAN's barometer shows nine out of 10 people in Spain support the ban, with 88.3 percent support among respondents aged 18-35.
- Retailers and schools will face new limits, including bans on sales in vending machines and at schools, as the government says the ban aims to reduce minors' exposure to hypercaloric and unhealthy content.
- There is no EU‑wide law, and approaches vary across member states, with the Czech Parliament debating an under‑15 ban while Sweden uses a voluntary retail agreement.
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Spain moves to ban energy drinks for under-16s
Energy drinks could soon be off-limits for younger teenagers in Spain. The government is preparing a nationwide ban on sales to under-16s after health experts warned about the effects of high caffeine intake on sleep, anxiety and heart health in adolescents. The proposal would also introduce stricter rules for the strongest drinks, signalling a clear shift in how these products are viewed when it… Source
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Supermarkets will not only have to order the ID card to sell alcohol but also for this type of beverage.
Nearly four out of ten students aged 14 to 18 years acknowledge having consumed this type of products in the last month, whose sales have grown 38.7% in four years.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 42%
C 42%
R 16%
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