A parliamentary report released on Wednesday outlines recommendations aimed at reducing the consumption of energy drinks and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages among young people. The report, presented by deputies Sandrine Runel (Socialists) and Yannick Neuder (Republican Right), highlights how these products are marketed to young people despite their harmful effects on health. The report's rapporteur, former Health Minister Yannick Neuder, warns about the impact of these beverages on adolescents. The report defines "energy drinks" as sodas enriched with substances such as caffeine, taurine, vitamins, sugar, or plant extracts like ginseng. These should not be confused with energy beverages designed for sports activities. In France, the most well-known and best-selling energy drinks are produced by brands such as Red Bull and Monster Energy. The report also examines ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages, which are pre-mixed drinks combining a spirit with soda, juice, or an energy drink. Major brands in this market include Cody’s Drinks, Lavish, Damoiseau, Féfé, Smirnoff, Pernod Ricard, and Campari. The deputies note that energy drinks increase the risk of chronic diseases, particularly due to the additives present in these products. They cite a German study showing that nearly half of the teenagers who consumed these beverages reported adverse effects such as "palpitations, increased heart rate, sleep disturbances, headaches, or chest pressure sensations." The European Food Safety Authority states that in the short term, caffeine can "affect the central nervous system" and have consequences on sleep, behavior, and anxiety, especially in adolescents. Regarding ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages, the deputies highlight the risks associated with alcohol, noting that these drinks "often reach or exceed the recommended daily dose in a single container." A can from the brand Vody with a 22% alcohol content would contain "more than four standard units of alcohol." The report also points out that combining alcohol with other substances in some of these beverages can reduce the perception of intoxication, leading to excessive consumption. The deputies propose several recommendations to address the exposure of young people to these products. They suggest banning the sale of energy drinks to minors under the age of 16 and removing them from vending machines. They also propose stricter enforcement of the ban on selling alcohol to minors, potentially imposing fines of up to 50,000 euros for violations. The co-reporters recommend extending the "premix" tax to all products with an alcohol volume percentage above 12% and requiring a warning message stating "alcohol is dangerous for health" on all containers of alcoholic beverages with more than 18% alcohol content. They also aim to end online advertising for these beverages. If these recommendations are incorporated into amendments to the 2027 Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS), the deputies also plan to submit a specific bill proposal to further limit the exposure of minors and young adults to these beverages.