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

19 Jul 2026 · Originally published 18 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
From April, shops and cafes in England will be prohibited from selling high-caffeine energy drinks to anyone under 16. The measure aims to address concerns regarding sleep disruption, anxiety, and concentration issues in children, marking a shift in public health policy for younger consumers.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK England
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