For now, until the law comes into force, minors have unhindered access to such products.

In images captured near high schools in Timișoara, several young people can be seen with energy drinks in hand. The consumption of these substances has become a routine for many of them.

Alexandru Pau, President of the Timiș County Student Council: "Unfortunately, most of my colleagues consume energy drinks, maybe even daily. Such a project was needed, but I'm a little afraid that students will be even more tempted to consume such drinks".

The law promulgated by President Klaus Iohannis provides for sanctions even for individuals who offer such drinks to minors for free. In their case, the fine can amount to 500 lei. While traders risk paying up to 30,000 lei.

The National Authority for Consumer Protection is the one that is supposed to verify if the stores comply with the law. Currently, minors can freely buy such products on their own.

Last month, a 13-year-old child from Bistrița-Năsăud died after a football training session. His acquaintances said that before entering the field, he drank several doses of energy drink.

Daniel Lighezan, primary cardiologist: "For a young person between 12 and 18 years old, it represents a risk. From a cardiovascular point of view, it can trigger palpitations, slight increases in blood pressure".

Iren Alexoi, nutritionist doctor: "One dose contains up to 5-6 teaspoons of sugar, it's a caloric surplus that children don't need. Taurine and gluconolactone, which are stimulants, can cause feelings of depression, anxiety. Addiction may develop".

The law is expected to be published in the Official Gazette. Currently, the date from which the sale of these drinks to those under 18 will be banned is not known.