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Maharashtra Bans High-Caffeine Drinks near Schools

The Maharashtra government has announced a ban on high-caffeine energy drinks near schools, a response to concerns about children becoming addicted to these drinks.

New Ban on Energy Drinks near Schools

  • Maharashtra government to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks within 500 meters of schools
  • Announced by State Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Minister Dharmarao Baba Atram
  • Decision made in response to concerns about children becoming addicted to energy drinks
  • FDA to issue order promptly to enforce the ban
  • Existing rules allow caffeine content between 145 ml and 300 ml per liter in carbonated or non-carbonated drinks

Government's Rationale and Implementation

  • Aim to reduce easy access to high-caffeine drinks for students under 18
  • FDA to conduct inspections and take appropriate action
  • Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe directed creation of a list of prohibited drinks
  • List to be distributed to FDA officials statewide for effective implementation
  • Potential legal action against misleading energy drink advertisements

Health Concerns and Risks Associated with Caffeine

  • Increasing consumption of caffeinated beverages among youth
  • Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, heart, muscles, and blood pressure control centers
  • Can act as a diuretic, increasing urine flow

Excessive caffeine consumption can lead to:

    • Intoxication
    • Adverse effects on brain, kidneys, and nervous system
    • Anxiety, insomnia, reproductive issues
    • High blood pressure, obesity, and irritability

Caffeine Uses and Regulations

  • Commonly used for mental alertness, headache relief, athletic performance, and memory enhancement
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) allows caffeine within limits
  • Illegal in the US to sell highly concentrated or pure caffeine products to consumers in bulk
  • Found naturally in coffee, tea, cola, cocoa, guarana, yerba mate, and over 60 other products
  • Used for various conditions, but lacks scientific evidence for many claimed benefits

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