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England bans energy drinks for under-16s from April 2027
England will prohibit the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children and young people under 16 from April 2027. The ban targets beverages containing more than 150 mg of caffeine per litre, with tea and coffee explicitly exempted. The measure applies across all retail channels: physical shops, vending machines, and online platforms. Approximately 100,000 children in England consume at least one high-caffeine energy drink daily. MP Sharon Hodgson, responsible for public health, has stated that these products can cause anxiety, disrupt sleep and concentration, and negatively impact children's education.