We want your comments on proposals to end the sale of energy drinks to children.
Consultation description
This consultation covers whether:
- the ban of energy drinks should apply to children under 16
- the ban be widened to consider other drinks typically high in caffeine such as tea and coffee
- the ban should cover all shops, including through online environments
Watch our energy drinks consultation animated video explaining our proposals.
Consultation documents

Consultation document , file type: PDF, file size: 225 KB
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225 KB
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Energy drinks - easy read , file type: PDF, file size: 510 KB
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510 KB
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Children's rights impact assessment , file type: PDF, file size: 720 KB
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720 KB
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Draft regulatory impact assessment , file type: PDF, file size: 1 MB
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1 MB
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Integrated impact assessment , file type: PDF, file size: 700 KB
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700 KB
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How to respond
Submit your comments by 1 September 2022, in any of the following ways:
Online form
Download the response form.
Download the response form: easy read
Complete and return to: HealthyWeightHealthyWales@gov.wales
Post
Download the response form.
Complete and return to:
Healthy and Active Branch
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ