Government urges children, pregnant and postpartum women to avoid energy drinks

The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control, under the Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene, has urged children and pregnant and postpartum women not to consume energy drinks.

The department has also urged people with illnesses including diabetes, as well as those sensitive to caffeine, not to consume energy drinks.

The department issued the advisory while informing consumers, producers and other stakeholders about the safe consumption of energy drinks. It has also cautioned people who can consume energy drinks to remain mindful.