Non-alcoholic beverages (ICS code(s): 67.160.20)

Reglamento de la Ley para el Control y Regulación de las Bebidas Energizantes (Regulations implementing the Law on the Control and Regulation of Energy Drinks) (36 pages, in Spanish)

The purpose of the notified Regulations is to establish rules for the sale and marketing of energy drinks and/or products, taking into consideration their characteristics and specifications, with a view to protecting individuals under the age of 18 years. It sets out the requirements that must be met in order to protect human life, health and safety, as well as to promote healthy consumption practices, improve access to, and understanding of, nutritional information and prevent practices likely to mislead or deceive consumers.

The notified Regulations are of general interest and are mandatory throughout the national territory for all natural or legal persons engaged in any activity within the supply chain, including the development, handling, manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transport, marketing, sale, distribution, retail, importation, and promotion and advertising of energy drinks and/or products with the characteristics and specifications thereof.