date:Oct 28, 2013
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The new tax aims at promoting health by limiting the consumption of such drinks, but does not affect ordinary coffee.
Red Bull has been on sale in France since 2008 after being banned for 12 years due to health authorities' concerns about taurine.
The American Medical Association said in June it would support a ban on the marketing of energy drinks to children under 18, saying the beverages could cause heart problems and other health issues.
While taxes on alcohol and cigarettes have been