Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April

BBC Health Thursday 16 July 2026, 18:57 UTC 1 min read

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It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.

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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April

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