Canadians looking for a caffeine fix will now have a wider selection of
beverages to choose from.
Health Canada announced Friday it's scrapping the rule that prevents
companies from putting caffeine in non-cola carbonated drinks.
After an extensive review of available science, Health Canada concluded
caffeine in soft drinks in concentrations less than 150 parts per million
doesn't pose any serious health risks.
That's slightly less than the 200 ppm limit for cola.
“Health Canada encourages Canadians to monitor their daily caffeine intakes
to avoid elevated levels of consumption,” the department said in a press
release.
They're asking that companies identify the addition of caffeine in normally
non-caffeinated beverages not only on the label, but on the front of
containers.
The U.S. and Europe also allow caffeine in non-cola soft drinks.
