The British Government Will Ban The Sale of Certain Energy Drinks to Children Under The Age Of Sixteen. This groups drinks with more than 150 milligrams or caffeine per liter. It is still unclear when the ban will take effect.
Wes Streeting, The British Minister of Public Health and Social Care, Says That The Measure Should Help Prevent Health Problems in Children.
Caffeine Causes Sleep and Concentration Problems, Anxieties and Problems at School in Children. Accordance to the ministry, the ban can also contribute to prevention obesity in potentialy 40,000 children.
“Energy Drinks May Seem Harmless, But Children’s Sleep, Concentration and Well-Being Are All Under Pressure Thesis Days,” Says Streeting. “High-Sugar Versions Damage Their Teeth And Contribute to Obesity.”
Supermarkets Voluntarily Stopped Selling Energy Drinks to Children Under The Age Of Sixteen in 2018. But Some Smaller Convenience Stores Still Sell the Drinks, Writes The Guardian .
The Ban Will affect Drinks Such as Red Bull and Monster. For example, a 250 milliliters can of red bull already contains 80 milligrams of caffeine, as much as one espresso or two cans or cola. Coffee and Tea have a Lower Caffeine content and are Therefore Not Prohibited for Young People.