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Scotland bans sale of high-energy drinks in hospitals
Shops on NHS sites are taking the lead in promoting healthy diet by banning the sale of high-energy drinks to under-16s.
The restriction will apply to drinks with an added caffeine content of more than 150mg/litre and is the latest update to the Healthcare Retail Standard, a set of criteria which all retailers operating in NHS sites in Scotland must adhere to. It aims to increase the amount of healthier food and drinks in shops in NHS buildings, with tighter rules around what can be promoted.
New restrictions on baby food are also being introduced to ensure healthy eating behaviours are instilled at the earliest possible stage. Products will have to contain no added sugar or salt and be unsweetened.
Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick said: “The Healthcare Retail Standard supports healthier eating across the NHS estate and it is right that our hospitals show a lead in providing food and drink which is health promoting.
“The HRS ensures that at least 50 per cent of food and 70 per cent of drinks on sale are healthier options. This supports the Scottish Government’s strategy of working to improve Scotland’s diet and tackle health inequalities.”
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