Energy Drinks Ban for Teens Starting April | Sheffield News

Starting April 2027, kids under sixteen will be banned from buying energy drinks with over 150mg of caffeine per liter — think Red Bull, Monster, or Prime — but regular coffee and tea are still safe. The government’s move, backed by existing food laws, targets rising childhood obesity and issues like sleep disruption, anxiety, and poor focus that hurt school performance. Teachers’ unions support the ban, citing classroom behavior problems, while the British Soft Drinks Association argues voluntary codes and labeling already exist, and most caffeine comes from other sources. Retailers face fines up to $2,500 for violations, sparking debate over whether this is a necessary health step or overreach. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34d00620eed8bd5f