England to Ban Sale of High-Caffeine Energy Drinks to Under-16s Starting April 2027
The Print—England will prohibit retailers from selling high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16, with the ban set to take effect from April 2027. Health experts have linked such drinks to anxiety, sleep disruption, and cardiovascular strain in adolescents. The restriction has been under discussion for several years and will require retailers to train staff to check age before selling the products. England becomes the last part of Great Britain to implement the restriction, with Scotland and Wales already having similar rules.