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England to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s
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England to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The UK government plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 starting April 2027.
  • The proposed ban targets drinks with over 150 milligrams of caffeine per liter and aims to protect children's health, addressing issues like sleep disturbances and anxiety.
  • This measure is part of broader government efforts to curb risks for young people, including planned restrictions on social media access for minors.

Starting April 2027, England aims to prohibit the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to individuals under 16. This ban, targeting beverages with more than 150 milligrams of caffeine per liter, will apply to sales in stores, vending machines, and online, pending parliamentary approval.

The British government stated the ban is intended to enhance the health and well-being of children. Officials noted that approximately 100,000 children in England consume these drinks daily, leading to side effects such as sleep disturbances, anxiety, and concentration problems.

In England, around 100,000 children consume such drinks daily.

— GovernmentThe government stated the daily consumption rate of high-caffeine energy drinks by children in England.

This initiative is the latest in a series of measures by Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government to mitigate risks for children and adolescents. Previous plans include prohibiting social media access for those under 16 and implementing mandatory overnight restrictions for 16- and 17-year-olds on social platforms. The government asserts these restrictions will improve young people's health, sleep, and overall well-being.

The side effects include sleep disturbances, anxiety, and concentration problems.

— GovernmentThe government listed the negative health impacts associated with children's consumption of these drinks.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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