Energy drinks consultation response

Abstract

This consultation response from the Centre for Food Policy, City St George’s, University of London and the University of Southampton strongly support a legal ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children. The evidence shows clear links between energy drink consumption and negative effects on children and young people’s physical and mental health, including headaches, poor sleep, irritability, anxiety, and reduced academic performance. Children in more deprived communities are also more likely to consume these drinks, highlighting the importance of this national ban to protect the health of all children and help reduce inequalities. Our submission argues that relying on voluntary action has not been effective. Implementing a age-of-purchase ban set at 18 will protect those legally defined as children and offers the strongest approach to safeguarding their health.

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ORCID for Preeti Dhuria: orcid.org/0000-0003-2803-4424

ORCID for Mary Barker: orcid.org/0000-0003-2976-0217

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