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The Health Ministers of Australia and New Zealand have ordered a review of the policy guidelines relating to the addition of caffeine to foods.

Over the last few years there has been an explosion in the number of energy drinks on the market and there are concerns about the amount of caffeine now present in the food chain. Of particular concern is the mixing of alcohol with caffeinated drinks. Read more

Last Updated on Friday, 20 May 2011 15:38