Petition
Ban any business from selling energy drinks to children under 16 years old.
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
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.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
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: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-kings-speech-2024
You can read the King's speech in full here: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-kings-speech-2024
Timeline
| 4 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Jul 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 13 Aug 2026.