Nearly 700 beverages with almost double the allowed maximum caffeine content seized from South Australian retailers
SA Health says it is working with retailers to stop energy drinks with higher than allowed caffeine content getting on to shelves.SA Health says it is working with retailers to stop energy drinks with higher than allowed caffeine content getting on to shelves.
Under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, it is illegal to sell energy drinks which contain more than 320mg/litre of caffeine.While there is no nationally recognised safe level of caffeine consumption, large amounts can cause insomnia, anxiety and depression as well as cardiovascular issues, heartburn, ulcers, seizures and, in rare cases, death.
It is generally considered that a daily total of 400mg and a maximum of 200mg in a single serving is safe for healthy adults, while people who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not exceed 200mg a day. It was tricky to tell which energy drinks contain excessive amounts of caffeine without looking closely at the label, the acting chief public health officer, Chris Lease, said.Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters“We’re working with retailers to educate them on the regulations and stop these drinks from making their way on to shelves, and issuing penalties to repeat offenders.
Caffeine was problematic for young people because of their bodies’ limited ability to break it down, the UniSA Nutrition and Food Sciences program director, Evangeline Mantzioris, said.
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