Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
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England's government announced a ban on high-caffeine energy drinks (>150mg per litre) for children under 16, effective April 2027, with enforcement by local authorities and fines up to £2,500 for violators. Around 100,000 children in England consume energy drinks daily; excessive consumption has been linked to sleep disruption, anxiety, poor concentration, and in rare cases, seizures.
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