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House passes bill to restrict energy drink sales to minors, require warnings
Summary
The House approved Proyecto de la Ce1mara 233 to restrict sale of energy drinks to minors (18 and under), add warnings and require sellers to display QR-linked consumer information; final vote 50-1.
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives approved Proyecto de la Ce1mara 233 on June 19, a bill that restricts the retail sale of energy drinks to people 18 or older and requires additional consumer warnings and point-of-sale information.
Author Representative Gabriel Rodredguez Aguilf3, the bills sponsor, said the measure aims to protect minors after testimony from health professionals and the Puerto Rico Cardiology Association linking inappropriate consumption to cardiac events and other health risks.…
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