Petitions/ Ban sale of high-caffeine products like gum and supplements to under 16s
StatusClosed
Opened24 Sept 2025
Closes24 Mar 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

Introduce a law banning children under 16 from buying high-caffeine products like gum, supplements, excluding drinks, with strict age checks and safe placement in stores

We are concerned about the possibility of young people overdosing on high caffeine products and requiring hospital treatment. We are also concerned about the possible toxicity and accessibility of high caffeine products for young people. We urge the Government to pass a law which restricts sales to adults only, enforces age checks and ensures safe placement in shops to help prevent overdoses and protect young people.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Will Stone
1Will Stone MP
Swindon North
4
Mohammad Yasin
2Mohammad Yasin MP
Bedford
3
Steve Darling
3Steve Darling MP
Torbay
3
Alison McGovern
4Alison McGovern MP
Birkenhead
1
Al Carns
5Al Carns MP
Birmingham Selly Oak
1
Graham Stringer
6Graham Stringer MP
Blackley and Middleton South
1
Ruth Cadbury
7Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
1
Karin Smyth
8Karin Smyth MP
Bristol South
1
Sir Mel Stride
9Sir Mel Stride MP
Central Devon
1
Chris Coghlan
10Chris Coghlan MP
Dorking and Horley
1
Ban sale of high-caffeine products like gum and supplements to under 16s — Petitions