Energy drinks ban for under-16s set for April introduction

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It will become 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 and café

Long-delayed plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s will come into force in April next year, the government has announced.

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