It’s official: energy drinks banned in Hungary for youth
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The Hungarian Parliament passed a ban on energy drinks in April, but gave time for the Hungarian government to define which substances should be prohibited for consumption by minors. With the publication of the relevant government decree, the ban entered into force this morning.
According to hvg.hu, passing the law concerning the prohibition of energy drinks for minors in Hungary took more than a year. Afterwards, the Hungarian government worked on defining the precise detailed regulations, which were published this morning. According to the government decree, it is forbidden to sell drinks to minors in Hungary that contain certain ingredients. However, they admit that authorities are unable to control consumption; therefore, it will be the responsibility of restaurants, bars, and disco owners not to sell those drinks to guests under 18.
