Energy drink sales to minors bannedUnder the new regulations, shops and retailers in the Balearic Islands will no longer be allowed to sell energy drinks to people under the age of 18. Authorities have also raised concerns about young people mixing energy drinks with alcohol, which can affect perceptions of intoxication. The measures distinguish energy drinks from sports or isotonic beverages, which serve different purposes and are not included in the same restrictions. Crackdown on recreational nitrous oxide useThe new decree also introduces restrictions on the sale of nitrous oxide for recreational purposes. The government argues that stronger controls are needed because young people may underestimate the risks associated with both energy drinks and recreational nitrous oxide use.