Sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s to be banned in England
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Sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s to be banned in England

16 Jul 2026 · Originally published 16 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Energy drinks to be banned from sale to under-16s in England
From April next year, shops and online retailers in England will be prohibited from selling high-caffeine energy drinks to anyone under 16. The legislation aims to address the health and educational impacts of daily consumption among children, marking a shift in how these products are regulated for young people.
Source: The Guardian UK England
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