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". – Energy drinks were discussed at the 84th meeting of the Standing Committee on Foodstuffs on 19 September 2001.
As noted, two Member States have reported deaths in their countries associated with the consumption of those products. In neither case, however, was there any evidence that the consumption of energy drinks was the cause of death. Both Member States have commissioned their own research, investigating the available data on the effect of these drinks on health. Recently another Member State produced a list of incidents linked to the consumption of such products, but without any substantiating evidence. None of the Member States concerned took any steps to restrict or prohibit energy drinks in their own territory.
The Standing Committee noted a need for further information on the potential effects on health of ingredients in the products and the Scientific Committee for Food is examining data submitted by a manufacturer of such products regarding the safety of one of the products in question.
According to information, further studies are nearing completion. At the above mentioned meeting of the Standing Committee on Foodstuffs, the Commission repeated its request to Member States to submit information on the safety of products on their markets.
The Commission understands the concerns that have been expressed and it therefore intends to work with Member States to look at the issue in depth and identify the appropriate course of action to ensure a high level of protection for consumers.
So-called energy drinks are not covered by any specific legislation and are not subject to an approval procedure at Community level. In the absence of Community legislation, Member States may apply national rules without prejudice, of course, to the provisions of the Treaty. Overall, Member States should ensure that products placed on their markets are safe."@en1
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