Ministry urges children, pregnant and lactating mothers not to consume energy drinks
Summary
The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has urged children, pregnant and lactating mothers, diabetics and people sensitive to caffeine not to consume energy drinks. It has also warned producers and sellers to follow labeling, advertising and food safety rules or face legal action.
Key Points
- The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has advised children, pregnant and lactating mothers, diabetics and caffeine-sensitive people to avoid energy drinks.
- It said people who do consume them should not drink more than two cans a day and should not use them as substitutes for nutritious beverages.
- The department noted that 17 industries in Nepal are currently producing and distributing energy drinks with official permission.
- Businesses were warned to comply with labeling and advertising requirements under the Food Hygiene and Quality Act, 2024 (BS 2081), or face penalties.
