Restrictions on energy drink sales may be introduced in the Don Region

Don Region legislators are considering a bill restricting the sale of energy drinks to minors. If passed, the bill would prohibit the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 18.

Energy drinks are popular among young people, but they can have harmful effects on their health. Energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and sugar, which can lead to increased heart rate, anxiety, and insomnia. They can also be addictive.

The proposed bill is aimed at protecting the health of young people. Studies have shown that energy drinks can have negative effects on the developing brains of children and adolescents. The bill would also require energy drinks to be sold in child-resistant packaging.

The bill has been met with mixed reactions. Some people support the bill, arguing that it is necessary to protect the health of young people. Others oppose the bill, arguing that it is an infringement on personal freedom.

The bill is currently being debated in the Don Region legislature. It is unclear when a vote on the bill will take place.

If the bill is passed, it would be the first of its kind in Russia. No other region in Russia has a law restricting the sale of energy drinks to minors.

The proposed bill is part of a growing trend of concern about the health effects of energy drinks. In recent years, several countries have taken steps to restrict the sale of energy drinks to minors.

In 2018, the United Kingdom banned the sale of energy drinks to children under the age of 16. In 2019, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it was considering a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children under the age of 18.

The proposed bill in the Don Region is a significant step towards protecting the health of young people. If passed, it would send a clear message that energy drinks are not safe for children.