Web desk: Kuwait has announced strict new regulations on the sale, distribution, and consumption of energy drinks as part of a public health campaign.
The Ministry of Health has introduced age limits, daily consumption caps, and wide-ranging restrictions on where these drinks can be sold or consumed.
Energy drinks banned
According to Al Qabas, Health Minister Dr Ahmed Abdulwahab Al Awadhi issued a ministerial decree setting the new rules.
Energy drinks can no longer be sold to anyone under 18 years of age. Each person is allowed to consume a maximum of two cans per day.
The caffeine content in each 250 millilitre can has been limited to 80 milligrams.
Manufacturers and importers are now required to display clear and prominent health warnings on all energy drink packaging.
Commercial advertising, promotion, and sponsorship of energy drinks are completely banned on traditional and online platforms.
The rules also prohibit the sale of energy drinks in all schools, colleges, and universities, both public and private.
Government ministries, departments, and related organisations are also not allowed to sell or distribute them.
Restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, food trucks, and self-service vending machines will no longer sell energy drinks.
Online ordering and delivery platforms are also banned from selling these drinks.
Energy drinks can now only be sold in cooperative societies and designated markets.
Even in these outlets, sales will be limited to specially approved zones for closer supervision.
Health authorities said the new rules aim to promote preventive healthcare and protect consumers, especially young people.
