High-caffeine energy drinks will be banned for under-16s in England to prevent harm to children’s health, the Government has said. Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said eight out of 10 parents wanted to see a ban on the sale of high caffeine energy drinks to children. The Government...
Dr Sermed Mezher said high-caffeine energy drinks can raise heart rate and blood pressure and are often marketed as concentration or energy boosters. He warned children are more sensitive to these..
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 ()
High-caffeine energy drinks such as Red Bull, Monster, Relentless and Prime would all breach the limit.
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