DHSC Consultation: Banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children – AVA Member Consultation Response

The AVA is deeply concerned about the government’s proposal to ban energy drink sales from all vending machines, regardless of the buyer’s age. This is part of their plan to restrict sales to under-16s — but the proposal goes much further than that. the government’s consultation shows a clear preference for a blanket ban, simply for ease of enforcement — ignoring the real and damaging impact this would have on our industry.

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