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UK Bans Energy Drinks for Under-16s

Updated 2026-07-16 19:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

High-caffeine energy drinks will be banned in England from April 2027, as part of a new law aimed at protecting young people. The ban does not apply to lower-caffeinated soft drinks.

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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.
2026-07-16 18:57 UTC
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