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England to ban high-caffeine energy drinks sales to under-16s
The restrictions will cover drinks over 150mg of caffeine per litre and include vending machines and online sales.
England will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under age 16 starting April next year, a move the government says is aimed at improving health outcomes for young people.
According to the government, about 100,000 children in England drink high-caffeine energy drinks daily, with consumption more common among children in more deprived areas and in households more likely to consume them.
The ban will apply in shops, vending machines and online, and targets energy drinks that contain more than 150mg of caffeine per litre, excluding tea and coffee. Ministers said the policy is intended to address harms linked to consumption, including anxiety, impacts on sleep and concentration, and negative educational outcomes.
Retailers will be responsible for ensuring under-16s are not sold the drinks, with enforcement handled by local authorities, and businesses that break the law face fines up to £2,500, according to Guardian Business.
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