Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe government will ban the sale of energy drinks containing over 150mg of caffeine per litre to under-16s in England from April 2027. Public Health Minister Sharon Hodgson stated the drinks "have no place in children's hands", citing their detrimental impact on health and education. Businesses found selling these restricted drinks in shops, via vending machines, or online will face fines of up to £2,500. The legislation aims to protect the estimated 100,000 children who consume them daily, particularly those from more deprived areas. The British Soft Drinks Association labelled the ban "unnecessary", arguing there is no robust evidence of widespread overconsumption or harm. In fullSales of energy drinks to under-16s set to be banned in EnglandMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Energy drinks ban for under-16s to come into force – here’s what to know
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe government will ban the sale of energy drinks containing over 150mg of caffeine per litre to under-16s in England from April 2027. Public Health Minister Sharon Hodgson stated the drinks "have no place in children's hands", citing their detrimental impact on health and education. Businesses found selling these restricted drinks in shops, via vending machines, or online will face fines of up to £2,500. The legislation aims to protect the estimated 100,000 children who consume them daily, particularly those from more deprived areas. The British Soft Drinks Association labelled the ban "unnecessary", arguing there is no robust evidence of widespread overconsumption or harm. In fullSales of energy drinks to under-16s set to be banned in EnglandMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
