At the end of 2011 an external study was commissioned by EFSA to the Consortium Nomisma-Areté, with the objective of gathering consumption data for “energy” drinks (ED) in specific consumer groups (adults, adolescents and children) in EU). The study had also examined the co-consumption with alcohol, or consumption associated with intense physical exercise, and the total caffeine exposure of the … Continue reading Energy drinks consumption report
EFSA opinion on caffeine’s safety requested – Claims on caffeine suspended
The European Commission has decided to request an opinion to EFSA on the safety of caffeine and to delay any authorization of certain health claims from art. 13.1 of EC Regulation 1924/2006. The European Commission asked EFSA to assess in particular: • Maximum levels of caffeine intake from all sources; • Risk of interaction of caffeine … Continue reading EFSA opinion on caffeine’s safety requested – Claims on caffeine suspended
