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England to ban energy drink sales to under-16s from April 2027
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England to ban energy drink sales to under-16s from April 2027

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • England will ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16 starting April 2027.
  • The ban targets drinks with more than 150 milligrams of caffeine per liter, affecting major brands like Red Bull and Monster Energy.
  • While Denmark has no age restriction, its health authority advises against energy drinks for children, citing links to sleep disturbances, anxiety, and concentration issues.

England is set to prohibit the sale of energy drinks to individuals under the age of 16, with the ban scheduled to take effect in April 2027. The British government announced the new regulation, which will apply to energy drinks containing over 150 milligrams of caffeine per liter. This measure will impact popular brands such as Red Bull and Monster Energy, as a typical serving of these drinks contains 320 milligrams of caffeine per liter.

The government cited research linking energy drink consumption to sleep disturbances, anxiety, and concentration problems in young people. Approximately 100,000 children under 16 reportedly consume energy drinks daily in England.

In Denmark, there is currently no legal age limit for purchasing energy drinks. However, the Danish Health Authority recommends that children avoid them. This new legislation in England reflects growing concerns about the health impacts of high-caffeine beverages on minors.

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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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