8 tips vs adulterated drinks

• April 25, 2024

In Mexico, as in most countries, the production, distribution, sale, promotion and consumption of alcoholic beverages are subject to a series of laws, rules and regulations to be considered as legal.

Did you know that the only alcohol suitable for human consumption is the ethyl alcohol or ethanol ? There are different types of alcohol for different uses: such as methanol used as a solvent, butyl which is for industrial use, among others.

None of these alcohols It can be consumed, because they are highly toxic to the body. In the case of methanol, in certain quantities, it can damage the optic nerve irreversibly and cause blindness .

The regulations of the processes for the elaboration of alcoholic beverages, both to comply with the characteristics that are proper to them, and for health aspects, are determined by the Official Mexican Standards (NOM), which are obligatory.

Therefore, it is important that when buying alcoholic beverages, you do it in established stores, since they offer a health guarantee. One should suspect if a brand drink is offered at a much lower price than usual.

TIPS to recognize an original bottle

1. Check that the bottle, label, plug, label and landfill are in perfect condition.

2. It must not have scratches or breaks.

3. All codes must be clearly read.

4. Alcoholic beverages must have the seal of the Ministry of the Treasury, from approximately 10% alcohol.

5. You should ask to open the bottle in the presence of the consumer.

6. It must contain the following information: amount of net content, percentage of volume of alcohol, and the precautionary legend of the country of origin.

7. Be free of particles foreign to the product.

8. The smell, color and taste of the drink should be the same as always.

Many people buy beverages that do not comply with the regulations, for the low price of these. In other cases, true consumer fraud occurs when distilled beverages are sold that supposedly are from prestigious brands and that are actually counterfeit.

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