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England bans energy drinks for under-16s - should we do the same?

Under-16s in England will be banned from buying energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster Energy...

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16.01 3 Sep 2025


England bans energy drinks for under-16s - should we do the same?


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16.01 3 Sep 2025


Under-16s in England will be banned from buying energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster Energy – thus fulfilling one of Labour’s election promises.

Shops, cafes, restaurants and websites will be prohibited from selling energy drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre to anyone under 16.

Is it time to consider doing the same here?

Donal O’Shea is a Consultant Endocrinologist and the HSE’s National Clinical Lead for Obesity. He joins Kieran to discuss.


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