Caffeinated energy drinks

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• About caffeinated energy drinks
• What to look for on the label of caffeinated energy drinks
• How to report a concern with caffeinated energy drinks

About caffeinated energy drinks

Caffeinated energy drinks are prepackaged drinks or dry mixes that contain added caffeine above a specific amount. They also typically contain other ingredients such as:

• taurine
• B vitamins
• minerals
• herbal ingredients

Caffeinated energy drinks can also contain guarana and yerba mate, which are natural sources of caffeine.

We restrict the amount of caffeine from all sources to a total of 180 mg per serving of a caffeinated energy drink.

We also limit the amount of other added ingredients like taurine, B vitamins and minerals.

What to look for on the label of caffeinated energy drinks

All caffeinated energy drinks must have:

• the statement "high caffeine content"
• a supplemented food caution identifier
• the cautionary statements:
  • "Not recommended for those under 14 years old, pregnant or breastfeeding women or individuals sensitive to caffeine"
  • "Do not drink more than X serving(s) per day"

You should not consume caffeinated energy drinks if you are:

• a child
• pregnant or breastfeeding
• an individual sensitive to caffeine

For others, if you consume caffeinated energy drinks, read the label to know:

• how much caffeine is in the container
• the maximum number of servings you should consume

How to report a concern with caffeinated energy drinks

If you have a concern about a caffeinated energy drink, such as 1 with more than 180 mg of caffeine per serving, or 1 that is missing cautionary statements, we encourage you to report it to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Related links

• Caffeine in food
• About supplemented foods and their labels
• Notice to industry about caffeinated energy drinks
• E-commerce: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• Find recalls, advisories and safety alerts