date:Aug 22, 2012
more closely align Canada with how energy drinks are classified in over 160 other countries around the world.
Health Canada said that the regulations were intended to prevent overconsumption of caffeine and other ingredients such as vitamins, and to help parents monitor the caffeine intake of their children and teenagers.
Until now, drinks could also be considered as natural health products in Canada if they contained minerals, herbal remedies, probiotics, amino acids or essential fatty acids,