Kuwait's Minister of Health, Ahmed Al-Awadi, has issued a decision to ban the sale of energy drinks to individuals under the age of 18. The ban also applies to educational institutions, government entities, and restaurants. According to Al-Awadi, the decision aims to protect public health and regulate the trade of beverages, limiting access to the most vulnerable health groups. Furthermore, the decree prohibits consuming more than two cans of these drinks per day, with a single can not to exceed 80 mg of caffeine per 250 ml. Producers and importers are required to place prominent and clear health warnings on the packaging. Commercial advertising and sponsorships related to energy drinks are also banned. The sale and distribution of energy drinks are prohibited in all public, private, and private educational institutions at all levels, as well as in institutes and universities. The decision bans the sale and distribution of energy drinks in government institutions, restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, food carts, vending machines, and external ordering and delivery platforms. However, the decree allows the sale of energy drinks only in cooperative societies and parallel markets, in designated areas under strict supervision by state authorities, while complying with age and quantity restrictions.
