In England, the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 is set to become illegal from April next year, under new health-focused laws. Multiple outlets report that the restriction applies broadly to where such drinks are sold, including in shops, via vending machines and through online retailers. BBC News and other reports specify that only higher-caffeine energy drinks are affected, while softer drinks with lower caffeine levels are not included in the ban. The Guardian adds that the government estimates around 100,000 children across the country drink high-caffeine energy drinks daily, with consumption more common among children in more deprived areas. The Independent notes the ban’s April 2027 start date and describes what consumers and sellers need to know. Overall, the coverage agrees the policy targets under-16s and aims to reduce children’s access to high-caffeine products, without changing availability of lower-caffeine soft drinks.
Energy drinks sale to under-16s banned in England from April next year
In England, the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 is set to become illegal from April next year, under new health-focused laws. Multiple outlets report that the restriction appl...
- England bans the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s starting in April next year (reported as April 2027).
- The ban applies to sales in shops, vending machines and online.
- Only high-caffeine energy drinks are affected; lower-caffeine soft drinks are not included.
- Reports cite government estimates of roughly 100,000 children drinking high-caffeine energy drinks daily, with higher use in more deprived areas.
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
2 hours agoAbout 100,000 children across the country drink the high-caffeine beverages dailyHigh-caffeine energy drinks “have no place in children’s hands” and will be banned from sale to under-16s in England from April next year under new laws designed to improve health outcomes in young people.About 100,000 children across the country currently drink high-caffeine energy drinks daily, with those in more deprived areas and households more likely to consume them, according to the government. Continue reading...
2 hours agoThe ban will come into force in April 2027 and will apply in shops, vending machines and also online
3 hours agoUnder-16s to be banned from buying energy drinks Sky NewsEnergy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April BBCEnergy drinks ban for under-16s to come into force next year lbc.co.ukEnergy drinks to be banned from sale to under-16s in England The GuardianSales of energy drinks to under-16s set to be banned in England The Independent
4 hours agoThe sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s is to be banned in England from April next year.
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