PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
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.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
16
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 16/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 16/100,000
Background
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.