Energy drinks to be banned for under 16s
The government plans a new law in the UK to stop buying energy drinks such as Red Bull, Monster and Prime in the UK.
Much third Although most supermarkets already bring a voluntary prohibition, England children are thought to consume such drinks every week.
Some popular drinks contain more caffeines than two cups of coffee.
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting, parents and teachers acting on the concerns and young people to protect the health of the “head” issue, he said.
Lower caffeine non -alcoholic beverages are not affected by such a diet coke and not tea and coffee.
A consultation will now work for 12 weeks to collect evidence from health and training experts, public and retailers and producers.
TV chef Jamie Oliver It has been warned repeatedly The dangers and deterioration caused by energy drinks may cause children entering the school, which is “spreading the walls”, which are energy drinks for breakfast.
“We’re talking about three, four espresso in one of these things. A lot of sugar. So it’s an absolute nightmare,” he said in a video published last year.
Excessive consumption is linked to headache and sleep problems.
Too much caffeine can cause a rapid heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms and seizures.
Although rare, there have been some deaths related to excessive caffeine.
According to the existing labeling rules, more than 150 mg of caffeine per liter or any beverage other than coffee, “high caffeine content. It is not recommended for children or pregnant or nursing women requires a warning label.
Young people have smaller bodies and their brains still develop, which can make them more sensitive to caffeine.
For most adults, caffeine up to 400 mg per day or about four cups of instant coffee or five cups of tea is safe.
“We help to develop the foundations of healthier and happier generations by preventing shops from selling these drinks to children.” He said.
Prof. Steve Turner, President of Royal Pediatrics and Child Health College, said that a ban was “the next logical step” in making children’s diet healthier.
And examining the effect of drinks on the lives of young people, Prof Apelia Lake from Teesside University, said that there is no “place” in children’s diets.
“Our research has shown important mental and physical health results of children who drink energy drinks.
“We know that these beverages are part of the youth culture and are related to sports, games, music and more, but there is a clear lack of signal about health results.”
However, Gavin Partington from the British Association for non -alcoholic beverages said that manufacturers have already pioneered by self -regulation.
“As in all government policy, it is important that any upcoming regulation is based on a meticulous assessment of the existing evidence.”
Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also think of a ban.
