@de_sitdownnews: Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England The UK government has announced plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16 in England, as part of a major public health initiative aimed at tackling childhood obesity and related health issues. The proposed legislation will prohibit the sale of drinks containing more than 150 milligrams of caffeine per litre to minors in all retail settings. This includes supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, cafés, vending machines, and online platforms. Products such as Monster, Red Bull, and certain variants of Prime and Rockstar are expected to fall under the restriction. The move is in response to mounting evidence linking energy drink consumption in children to negative health effects, including obesity, sleep disruption, anxiety, poor concentration, and tooth decay. Health officials estimate that the ban could prevent tens of thousands of obesity-related illnesses and lead to long-term savings for the NHS. A 12-week public consultation period is currently underway, inviting feedback from schools, parents, retailers, medical professionals, and the wider public. Enforcement will be handled by local trading standards officers, and penalties for retailers who breach the rules will be introduced once the legislation is finalized. The policy forms part of a broader government strategy to improve children's diets and reduce sugar and caffeine intake among teenagers. Education and health experts have widely welcomed the announcement, citing classroom behaviour issues and long-term health risks associated with high-caffeine drinks. Retailers and drink manufacturers have voiced mixed reactions. While some brands already include voluntary labelling and age warnings, others have called for more evidence before regulations are imposed. If implemented, England would join a growing list of countries taking formal action to regulate energy drink sales to minors. #Desitdown #News #Energydrinks #banned #under #16s #England)

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