Nepal advises children, pregnant women to avoid energy drinks
Summary
Nepal’s food safety regulator has advised children, pregnant and postpartum women, people with diabetes and caffeine-sensitive individuals to avoid energy drinks. Other consumers should limit intake to no more than two cans a day, while producers must display warning labels and follow advertising rules.
Key Points
- Children, pregnant and postpartum women, people with diabetes and caffeine-sensitive individuals are advised to avoid energy drinks.
- Other eligible consumers should not exceed two cans of up to 330 ml each per day.
- Locally produced energy drinks in Nepal contain 100 milligrams of caffeine per can, according to the regulator.
- Producers and sellers must display warnings, follow advertising rules and comply with food safety laws or face legal action.
