On the ban on the sale of energy drinks to children.

Today, almost every fourth person in our country consumes energy drinks, and among young people – every second: in the age group 18–24 years old this share is 53.2% , in the group 25–29 years old – 49.7% .

Dangerous trend. High doses of energy drink consumption increase the risk of hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes and other diseases.

We discussed this issue with you earlier: 90% of those who voted considered it necessary to introduce a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children and adolescents (minors) at the federal level.

Many regions have already established restrictions on the retail sale of such drinks, but the problem has not yet been resolved at the federal level.

Deputies of all factions have submitted to the State Duma a bill banning the retail sale of non-alcoholic tonic drinks, including energy drinks, to minors throughout the country.

Also, according to the initiative, retail trade of energy drinks in consumer containers with a volume of more than 500 milliliters is not allowed.

It is necessary to make this important decision before August, which will protect the health of our children and stop the spread of bad habits among young people.

WtR