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Energy Drinks: Children

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 22580

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the evidential basis is for determining the age threshold for banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children.

Answered by Department of Health and Social Care

I refer the Hon Member to the documentation published at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/banning-the-sale-of-high-caffeine-energy-drinks-to-children

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