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Cuba bans sale and import of alcoholic energy drinks
Cuba's Ministry of Public Health (Minsap) has ordered a nationwide ban on the sale and import of alcoholic energy drinks to prevent intoxication risks associated with combining alcohol with stimulants like caffeine and taurine. The measure includes the cancellation of existing sanitary registrations for these products and prohibits the issuance of new ones.
The ban affects approximately 15 brands, including Shaka, Shaka Mixer, Pardus, Havik, Eko Mix, Ener Drink Evolution, Duclos, Imperator, Rocafer, Royal Blue, Black Fide, Cachaca, 5 SHOT, Chacal, Vod-K, and Tigris Alco. Authorities have instructed inspectors to halt sales, retain existing stocks, and prepare for seizure and destruction, though owners may be permitted to re-export products.
Enforcement is being carried out through multidisciplinary task forces involving health, commerce, and state inspection officials. In provinces such as Mayabeque and Matanzas, inspectors are visiting warehouses, retail stores, and private vendors to confiscate products. The Ministry of Commerce noted that while the withdrawal of existing merchandise causes economic impact for suppliers, monitoring is ongoing to manage the transition.
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Cuba · Mayabeque · Ministry of Commerce Interior · Ministry of Public Health · Shaka
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 15 brands are identified in the ban, including Shaka, Pardus, and Havik. noticiasdehoy.com.mx · www.periodicovictoria.cu · www.cubaheadlines.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Retained products may be subject to seizure and destruction, though re-exportation may be possible for owners. noticiasdehoy.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities are conducting inspections in stores, warehouses, and among self-employed vendors. noticiasdehoy.com.mx · www.cubaheadlines.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Commerce Interior is monitoring the products in warehouses and the retail network. www.periodicovictoria.cu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ban includes the prohibition of importing these beverages into Cuba. www.periodicovictoria.cu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Existing sanitary registrations for these drinks will be extinguished. www.periodicovictoria.cu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The measure is a preventative action against intoxication cases caused by combining alcohol with stimulants. noticiasdehoy.com.mx · www.periodicovictoria.cu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Cuban Ministry of Public Health has ordered a nationwide suspension of the sale of alcoholic energy drinks. noticiasdehoy.com.mx · www.periodicovictoria.cu