The policy is a direct response to high consumption rates among children and aims to combat issues like obesity, sleep disorders and significant classroom disruption reported by teachers.
This move would close loopholes left by existing voluntary bans in major supermarkets, applying the restriction to all retailers, including convenience stores, cafes and online sellers.
While the proposal has strong backing from health experts and teaching unions, some critics question its effectiveness if children get drinks from adults and urge for it to include sugar-free versions due to dental erosion.
The government has launched a consultation period to gather evidence and determine the final legislation, reigniting the debate between public health protection and personal choice.
In a sweeping move that has reignited the debate over state intervention in personal choice, the newly elected Labor government has announced its intention to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16 in England.
The proposed ban targets beverages containing more than 150 milligrams of caffeine per liter. The restriction would apply to all points of sale including shops, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, vending machines and online retailers. The government will utilize secondary legislation under the Food Safety Act of 1990 to enact the change, though an exact implementation date remains unclear....<<<Read More>>>....
