Yes. Drinks like BANG energy have an 18+ warning label. While I think this is a little strict to label energy drinks as adults only I understand the reasoning behind it. High contents of caffeine can be dangerous to people with heart conditions, pregnant, or young.
Do you have to be 18 to buy a Red Bull?
In the US there is no age limit.
Can you buy Monster at 13?
Energy drinks can be harmful to kids and adolescents, and should not be sold or marketed to children under 18, according to a new study by a consumer advocacy group. ... Like tobacco, says Harris, energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster should be kept behind the counter with sales limited to adults.Mar 24, 2015
Can you buy energy drinks under 18?
In 2013 The American Medical Association voted that the marketing of Energy Drinks to those under 18 should be suspended. The FDA has not yet made a decision about the sale energy drinks to minors based on the IOM's report. ... They are recommending that energy drinks be restricted for those under 18 years of age.Feb 14, 2020
Can a 12 year old buy an energy drink?
Energy drinks can be harmful to kids and adolescents, and should not be sold or marketed to children under 18, according to a new study by a consumer advocacy group. ... "Companies say these products are safe to market and sell to children as young as 12, but the evidence says otherwise."Mar 24, 2015
Can you buy an energy drink under 16?
Under 16 year olds do not legally need to provide an ID to buy an energy drink, although there is an industry agreement to not promote to that age group. There are also no legal limits on the amount of any caffeine containing food or beverage drinks that someone can purchase in one transaction.Dec 1, 2020
Is there an age limit for Red Bull?
Pepper Snapple, Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar) demonstrated significant gaps in making commitments to protect adolescents from targeted marketing campaigns. ... Cease the marketing of energy drinks to those under the age of 18. Enact improved label and caffeine safe limit guidelines by the FDA.Feb 14, 2020
Do you have to be 18 to buy a energy drink?
Energy drinks aren't controlled substances, so you do not need permission, or be a certain age, to buy or consume. I say you go back to the store and try to buy it again. It is completely legal.
Are energy drinks banned for under 16 UK?
The UK government has confirmed it will ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16. The decision follows a government consultation on proposals last year and increasing support for restricting energy drink sales.Jul 23, 2019
Can a 13 year old buy energy drinks?
(According to guidelines put forth by the American Beverage Association, a trade group, energy drinks should not be marketed to children under 12, and other leading brands such as Red Bull and Rockstar carry similar labels recommending against consumption by children.)Jun 30, 2019