Submitted on Friday 4th July 2025
Rejected on Friday 25th July 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Ban any business from selling energy drinks to children under 16 years old.
I would like the Government to put a ban on energy drinks not to be sold to children under 16 years old.
Energy drinks pose several health risks due to their high caffeine and sugar content, including cardiovascular issues like increased heart rate and blood pressure, and potential mental health effects like anxiety and insomnia. Furthermore, energy drinks exacerbate ADHD/ASD symptoms in children as, the high sugar content can also contribute to hyperactivity and mood swings, increasing poor behaviour in school or at home.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
As mentioned in the King's speech on 17 July 2024, the Government plans to "legislate to restrict advertising of junk food to children along with the sale of high caffeine energy drinks to children."
You can read the King's speech in full here: www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-kings-speech-2024
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