Set age ban on sale of energy drinks at 18, government told

Campaigners and teachers say an under-18 ban would be more effective than one set at 16

Childrens’ health campaigners and teachers have joined forces to urge the government to set its proposed ban in England on the sale of energy drinks to youngsters at 18 rather than 16.

The Children’s Food Campaign (CFC), which is supported by the chef Jamie Oliver, the British Dietetic Association and the Action on Sugar campaign group, believe an under-18 ban would be the most effective way to help schools and colleges tackle behavioural issues linked to drinking the high-caffeine fizzy drinks, which include Red Bull and Monster Energy.

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