The bill would require labels on foods and dietary supplements with more than 10 milligrams of caffeine to state the caffeine amount, whether it is naturally occurring or added, and an advisory about the recommended daily limit for healthy adults. It would also require certain restaurant chains to identify menu items with added caffeine and at least 150 milligrams per serving as “High caffeine” and disclose the amount of caffeine. The bill directs federal agencies to review caffeine safety, study its effects on vulnerable groups, run a public education campaign, and study how caffeinated drinks are marketed.
If enacted, the bill would provide more caffeine information on some food labels and restaurant menus. It would also require public information about caffeine safety and reports on caffeine research and marketing. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The bill authorizes $1 million for the FDA review and $1 million for the NIH review. It does not state specific amounts for the public education campaign or the GAO study.
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