Are children allowed to purchase "5 Hour Energy Shots"?

Question

I own a deli and I just got in a order of these "Eneergy Shots". I put them out and today a 12 or 13 year old boy tried to purchase one. I it legal to sell these to children/teens?

I told the boy that I wanteed to look up whether he is allowed to purchase them and to come back tomorrow. I also said if he WAS allowed to purchase them I will give him one for free.

Answer 1

It is legal. Caffeine is not a drug that is regulated.

The company that I work for sells Rockstar Energy Drink.

There are no age restrictions.

Answer 2

I believe it is legal to sell them to minors, but a bad idea for kids to drink them

Answer 3

its not alcohol, or nicotine so yes its okay. fork up a free one for the little buggar :D

Answer 4

Well  this are what the drink is made for and all the info is below.

WHAT DOES IT DO?

Tired is in your head. Wake up your brain and your body will follow. That's what 5-Hour Energy drinks are all about. Drink just one little energy shot, and you can feel awake, alert and productive for hours – without the jitters and

crash* associated with other energy drinks.

[Learn more about 5-Hour Energy ]





WHAT IS IT FOR?

Other energy drinks are designed to make you feel wired up, jittery and hyper. But 5-Hour Energy drinks are formulated for hours of “smooth energy” – so it’s ideal for combating a groggy morning, that afternoon lull, or to motivate you to work out. [Read 5-Hour Energy FAQ ]





WHAT`S IN IT?

Canned energy drinks are full of sugar, caffeine and herbal stimulants. But 5-Hour Energy is packed with stuff that’s good for you — B-vitamins and amino acids. Zero sugar, zero net carbs and only four calories



RESULTS

It is reall y good for the brain and healthy too but the law of Canada clearly states that you must be at least 16 to purchase or a doctor`s note and his parents permission.So ask him for hid id and if he is below 16 you can`t sell it if you do a fine of $250.000 and 6 years in jail.

Answer 5

I wasn't pretty sure if it was legal. I live near a gas station and a deli near by as well and they have a section [ in the station ] where the Energy drinks are. I'd see a bunch of 6th graders getting them but the staff would ask if they were allowed if they went to the store themselves.It really isn't a good idea to drink them so much

What i want to know is why because i know some of the drinks have vodka or alot of carbohydrates and sugar .