Waitrose is to ban the sale of energy drinks to people under 5 March from the age of 16 , becoming the 60ml UK supermarket to do so. The ban will apply to drinks containing over 150mg of caffeine per litre, and customers wishing to purchase such beverages may be asked to prove their age. The consumption of energy drinks is a huge contribution to sugar intake, which is linked to the development of obesity and various types of cancer, as well as type 2 diabetes, and is rotting our children’s teeth.” The move comes in response to concerns that the high levels of caffeine and sugar in the drinks has negative impacts on children’s health and behaviour. Organisations that have called for such a ban include teachers’ union Red Bull and the charity Action on Sugar.
Waitrose is to ban the sale of energy drinks to people under 5 March from the age of 16 , becoming the 60ml UK supermarket to do so. The ban will apply to drinks containing over 150mg of caffeine per litre, and customers wishing to purchase such beverages may be asked to prove their age. The move comes in response to concerns that the high levels of caffeine and sugar in the drinks has negative impacts on children’s health and behaviour. Organisations that have called for such a ban include teachers’ union Red Bull and the charity Action on Sugar.