England to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s from next year
The policy follows nearly 1,100 consultation responses and would cover shops, vending machines and online sales, with fines of up to £2,500 for breaches.
- The government confirmed today a ban on high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s in England, effective across shops, vending machines, and online retailers to "protect thousands of children."
- A government consultation received nearly 1,100 responses showing strong support, after evidence linked high-caffeine drinks to disrupted sleep, anxiety, and poor concentration in children.
- Products containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre will be illegal for under-16s, while tea, coffee, and soft drinks like Coca-Cola and Pepsi remain exempt.
- Education Minister Olivia Bailey supported the measure, while Katharine Jenner, Executive Director of the Obesity Health Alliance, called it "a hugely popular policy, backed by parents, health professionals and the public."
- Subject to Parliamentary approval, the ban takes effect in April 2027, with local authorities enforcing under the Food Safety Act 1990 and businesses facing fines up to £2,500.
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England has confirmed, this Thursday, that it will ban the sale of energy drinks with high doses of caffeine for children under 16 years of age from April 2027. According to the British government, it is estimated that 100,000 children in the country consume the products daily, and the evidence suggests negative impacts on physical and mental health. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend the intake of coffee and other products th…
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