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Energy Drinks: Children

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 22583

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether retailers will be expected to operate a Challenge 25 policy for the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks.

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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