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Balearic Islands energy drink and nitrous oxide bans
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Balearic Islands public health restrictions energy drink and nitrous oxide bans
The Balearic Islands government has approved a decree-law to prohibit prohibiting the sale and supply of energy drinks to drinks—defined as non-alcoholic refreshments containing 15 mg of caffeine or more per 100 ml—to individuals under the age of 18. The regulation also restricts the sale, distribution, and advertising of nitrous oxide when intended for recreational inhalation. Health counsellor Manuela García stated the measures are “based on data and scientific evidence” to protect youth during critical developmental periods. The decision follows data from the 2023 ESTUDES survey, which indicated that found 47.7% of students aged 14 to 18 had consumed energy drinks in the previous month. Health officials month, with one in five mixing them with alcohol. Officials noted that high caffeine intake is linked to risks such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular issues, sleep disturbances, and that mixing these drinks with alcohol can mask the perception of intoxication. anxiety. The ban on nitrous oxide ban addresses what health counsellor Manuela García described as a “first-order public-health problem” following involving a rise in 1.7% chronic use rate among 1.7% of young people. The new rules apply to all commercial establishments Violations in the archipelago, commercial establishments, including supermarkets, convenience stores, and vending machines. Violations machines, may result in fines ranging from between €6,001 to and €60,000. The Balearic Islands' move aligns it with Galicia, which implemented similar restrictions earlier this year. In response to regional actions, the General Council of Nursing (CGE) has called for a nationwide ban on energy drink sales to minors in Spain. CGE President Florentino Pérez Raya supported restrictions for those under 16 but emphasized that prohibition requires accompanying awareness campaigns. Additionally, the Association of Nurses of Nutrition and Dietetics (AdENyD) suggested renaming these products from ‘soft drinks’ to ‘stimulant drinks’ to more accurately reflect their caffeine, sugar, and taurine content.
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- 2026-09-01 01:19 UTC Balearic Islands energy drink and nitrous oxide bans
- 2026-08-12 04:49 UTC Balearic Islands public health restrictions
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