Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
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"The ban demonstrates our firm commitment to creating the healthiest generation of children ever."
— Sharon Hodgson , Politician
"Restricting the sales of the drinks to children at a vital time in their life is just common-sense."
— Katharine Jenner , Activist
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It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
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