After the scandal involving alcohol sachets packaged to resemble popular fruit purees for children, as reported by Radio Poland, a new regulation has been introduced to tighten the labeling requirements for alcoholic beverages.
The aim is to prevent misleading consumers and to avoid placing high-alcohol content drinks next to other products, so as not to suggest similarities in appearance or composition, as was the case recently.
In the case of alcohol tubes, the colorful packaging could be mistakenly perceived by consumers as a food product for young children.
The potential consequences of such a mistake could be extremely dangerous, which is why appropriate changes were introduced. It will now be mandatory to clearly indicate that a product contains alcohol.
The Trade Quality Inspection is already handling the enforcement of these regulations. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health has proposed that alcoholic beverages in containers of 300 ml be sold only in glass or metal packaging.
The Polish Ministry of Health has also suggested a ban on the sale of alcohol in forms other than liquid, such as mousse, gel, or crystalline form.
Source: IAR/PR24.pl
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