"Kommunarka" commented on claims that Russian schoolchildren get drunk from its candies
Recently, information appeared that alcohol in candies has become popular among Russian schoolchildren — they are buying up small bottles with liqueur and cognac, primarily produced by the Minsk factory "Kommunarka". Some schoolchildren reportedly experience nausea and dizziness after just a couple of candies, which is associated with strong alcoholic intoxication. "Kommunarka" commented on this situation, Onliner writes .
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"Kommunarka" commented that dark chocolate with filling "Chocolate Bottles with Cognac" and "Chocolate Bottles with Liqueur" is produced according to recipes approved by the Ministry of Health of Belarus.
This product belongs to confectionery items, not alcoholic products. Age restrictions for the purchase of such sweets do not apply:
"The issue of children consuming confectionery products containing alcohol falls within the parents' responsibility. The consumption of such products, like any other food, should be reasonable."
The company noted that the detailed composition of the product is indicated on the packaging, allowing buyers to make an informed choice.