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

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The UK government will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 starting April next year.
  • The ban applies to drinks with over 150mg of caffeine per liter and will cover shops, vending machines, and online sales.
  • This measure follows recent regulations on social media use for minors, as the government estimates 100,000 children in England consume these drinks daily.

Starting next April, England will prohibit the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to individuals under 16. The government announced this ban on drinks containing more than 150 milligrams of caffeine per liter, affecting sales in stores, vending machines, and online. Parliamentary approval is still required for the measure.

The government estimates that approximately 100,000 children in England consume these high-caffeine beverages daily. Studies suggest that such consumption can lead to sleep disturbances, anxiety, and reduced concentration, according to the government's statement.

This initiative is part of a series of regulatory actions aimed at protecting children and adolescents, spearheaded by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is expected to step down soon. Recently, the government also moved to ban social media use for those under 16 and implement nighttime usage restrictions for 16 and 17-year-olds.

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