Summary
The European Parliament opposes a draft regulation that would allow caffeine-related health claims, fearing they will encourage excessive consumption of energy drinks by children and adolescents. 10 07.07.2016
Other
health
public safety
european union
agri-foodstuffs
Key points
- The Parliament opposes the authorization of health claims stating that caffeine increases alertness and concentration.
- There is a risk that these claims would encourage the excessive consumption of food, which is prohibited by existing regulations.
- High sugar and caffeine levels in energy drinks are linked to health issues like sleep problems and behavioral changes in young people.
- The Parliament considers current restrictions on targeting children to be ineffective due to high existing consumption rates among adolescents.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children’s development and health
Objection to an implementing act: permitted health claims made on foods
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