Energy drinks: Balearic self-checkouts may miss age checks

Under-18s could buy energy drinks at supermarket self-checkouts across the Balearic Islands without an age check, a consumer group warns on 13 November 2026. The Balearic Islands Consumers and Users Association (Consubal) says it has received numerous complaints from shoppers about the risk at large stores. It wants the Balearic government to ensure its move to ban sales to minors is backed by checks at automated tills.

Consubal supports the ban but says it will be of little use if checkout systems let shoppers bypass age checks. The group is calling for more inspections and monitoring of stores, and wants large retailers required to introduce effective age checks at self-checkouts.

Topics: Health

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com