Britain will ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16

The British government has launched consultations on the introduction of a ban on the sale of energy drinks with a caffeine content of more than 150 mg per liter to children under the age of 16. The measure will affect all retail outlets, including shops, cafes, restaurants and online sales. This was announced on September 2 by the government's press service.

"Energy drinks may seem harmless, but sleep, concentration and well—being of modern children suffer from them, and versions with high sugar content contribute to obesity," said Minister of Health Wes Streeting.

According to research, about 100,000 children consume at least one energy drink every day, which negatively affects their sleep, academic performance and mental health. Education Minister Bridget Phillipson added that the measure would be "another step towards creating the healthiest generation of children in history."

The ban, supported by parents and teachers, could prevent obesity in 40,000 children and save tens of millions of pounds on future disease treatment.

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The government was recommended to take this step in the State Duma.

Earlier, on April 16, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunaku proposed introducing a bill providing for a lifetime ban on the sale of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to people born after 2009. The initiative was supported by medical experts, as well as charitable organizations. The bill was opposed by former prime Ministers Liz Truss and Boris Johnson. They stated that the state should not interfere in the private lives of its citizens.

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