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Evening Standard
Jane Kirby

Energy drinks are banned for under-16s in bid to stop kids being hooked on caffeine

High-caffeine energy drinks will be banned for under-16s in England to prevent harm to children’s health, the Government has said.

The plan will make it illegal to sell energy drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre to anyone under 16 across all retailers, including online, in shops, restaurants, cafes and vending machines.

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