Caffeine Regulations in the European Union

SOURCE www.telegraph.co.uk
Brussels bureaucrats claim that caffeine is harmful to humans if swallowed, leading to fears of a potential coffee ban in the future.

Key Points

  • European Union claims caffeine is harmful if swallowed
  • Report suggests adverse effects on heart, hydration, body temperature, anxiety, and sleep
  • Ban on caffeine as a pesticide to kill snails and slugs
  • Fears of future regulations targeting coffee

Cons

  • Potential ban on caffeine as a pesticide
  • Fear that coffee could be targeted next
  • Interference by Brussels bureaucrats