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Ban the sale of all energy drinks to under 18's
Closed
37 signatures
What the petition asks
My14 year old son came home with an energy drink today and it has sent him absolutely manic. Today I saw the high physical/ psychological effects. Children cannot make informed decisions about these drinks.
>I feel these drinks should not be sold to under 18's.
>Energy drinks could cause public health problems(WHO)
>(eg Red Bull and Monster) contain high levels of caffeine
> increasingly popular, especially with young people.
>health risks related-energy drinks.
>concerns raised both by scientific community and general public about the health effects of these drinks.
>researchers: potential health risks associated with the high caffeine content
>long-term research/policy action needed (NHS, 2016)
>Energy drinks could cause public health problems(WHO)
>(eg Red Bull and Monster) contain high levels of caffeine
> increasingly popular, especially with young people.
>health risks related-energy drinks.
>concerns raised both by scientific community and general public about the health effects of these drinks.
>researchers: potential health risks associated with the high caffeine content
>long-term research/policy action needed (NHS, 2016)
Timeline
| 22 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Sep 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
37
Status
Closed
Opened
22 Mar 2016
Closed
22 Sep 2016
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