Selling energy drinks to children in Kyrgyzstan may result in a fine of over $600. In Kyrgyzstan, a bill introducing stricter restrictions and high fines on the sale of energy drinks to people under 18 has been submitted for public discussion. Main innovations and penalties: Prohibition of sales channels: The sale of energy drinks for children is limited in stores, supermarkets, bars, cafes, through online delivery services and couriers, and the trade through vending machines will be completely prohibited due to the inability to verify age. Document verification: Sellers and couriers will be required to require an identification document if there is any doubt about the buyer's age. Fines for sales to minors: for individuals - 10 thousand som (about 51.5 thousand tenge).
For legal entities - 35 thousand som (about 180 thousand tenge). Repeat violation within a year: fines will increase to 20,000 som for individuals and up to 55,000 som (over 283,000 tenge) for legal entities. Lack of information: For failure to provide information on the prohibition of selling to children, they face a warning or a fine of 1,000 som (for citizens) and up to 5,000 som (for companies). Earlier, Kyrgyz President Sadir Jafarov instructed the government to consider the issue of a complete ban on the production and import of energy drinks.