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Armenia bans sale of energy drinks to minors and restricts their advertising

22.01.2025, 17:17
Armenian MPs have approved today in the second and final reading a set of legislative amendments that establish a ban on the sale of energy drinks containing large amounts of caffeine and taurine to children.
Armenia bans sale of energy drinks to minors and restricts their advertising

YEREVAN, January 22. /ARКА/. Armenian MPs have approved today in the second and final reading a set of legislative amendments that establish a ban on the sale of energy drinks containing large amounts of caffeine and taurine to children.

The initiator of the changes, MP of the Civil Contract faction Alkhas Ghazaryan noted that the reason for such changes is concern for the health of the younger generation and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.

The sale of energy drinks through vending machines will also be banned. She added that advertising of energy drinks will also be restricted.-0-