23 Jul 2019 --- The UK government has announced a ban on the sale of energy drinks to people aged under 16. While most major UK supermarkets and over half of convenience stores have enforced an optional age restriction policy since 2018, this marks the latest tightening of restrictions around the highly-caffeinated beverages. The full policy is not yet known, with the roll-out timeframe and enforcement procedures still to be confirmed. Numerous organizations across the sector are backing the change, including the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA), the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) and the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
