Canada’s New Caffeine Rules Take Effect: Candy Market Gets a Boost, Cola Limit Cut by 25 %
Against the backdrop of the growing popularity of energy drinks and functional snacks, caffeine, as a common active ingredient, has consistently been a focus of regulatory attention worldwide in terms of its application scope and safety supervision. Recently, Health Canada has successively updated two key regulations, introducing significant adjustments to the use of caffeine in the food industry. These changes not only respond to the demands of market innovation but also reflect heightened concerns regarding public health risks. Below, we take a detailed look at the specific revisions made by the new regulations.