Energy drinks banned for under 16s in England
In England, the sale of popular energy drinks such as Red Bull, Monster, and Prime to children under 16 may be banned in stores, restaurants, cafes, vending machines, and online. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The government is developing a new bill on this matter. This measure is being adopted to protect the health of young people.
According to data, one-third of children in the United Kingdom consume energy drinks at least once a week. This leads to an increase in caffeine consumption among these young people.
Many supermarkets have already voluntarily implemented policies not to sell such drinks to those under 16. The caffeine content in energy drinks can sometimes be higher than in two cups of coffee.
Excessive consumption can cause headaches, insomnia, increased heart rate, and arrhythmia. Health and Social Care Secretary Uyes Striting emphasized that the negative effects of energy drinks on young people are clearly visible, so necessary measures are being taken.
The bill's consultation process will last 12 weeks. During this period, opinions will be gathered from experts in health and education sectors, public representatives, retail chains, and manufacturers.
The implementation of the ban is expected to take place well before the end of the parliamentary term.
