Health experts tell Quebec politicians there are no benefits from energy drinks
Experts told Quebec lawmakers energy drinks have no health benefits as officials weigh a ban on sales to people under 16.
- On Tuesday, Quebec elected officials held public consultations regarding a proposed bill to ban energy drink sales to those under the age of 16, hearing testimony from health experts, pharmacists, and lobby groups.
- Pressure to restrict these beverages has mounted since the 2024 death of 15-year-old Zachary Miron in Levis, Quebec, who consumed a Red Bull while taking medication for ADHD.
- Health experts and the Ordre des Pharmaciens du Quebec testified that energy drinks offer no benefits and pose health risks, while the Canadian Beverage Association suggested launching an awareness campaign instead.
- While the Parti, Solidaire, Quebec Liberals, and Coalition Avenir favor the ban, Conservative Blanchette-V requested more time to debate the issue at the consultations.
- The provincial government aims to adopt the legislation by the end of the week, though passing the bill requires unanimous consent from all members of the legislature.
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Health experts back Quebec’s proposed ban on energy drinks for teens
Health experts told Quebec's legislature that there are no health benefits to consuming energy drinks as Health Minister Sonia Bélanger hopes to pass a bill banning the sale of the beverages to those under 16.
With their high sugar and caffeine content, there is "no benefit" to the consumption of energy drinks, according to the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ). A finding admitted from the lips by a representative of their industry.
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Le Journal de QuebecPublic health experts made a severe judgement on energy drinks on Tuesday.
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Le CharlevoisienQUEBEC — On Tuesday, a handful of organizations will vote in the National Assembly on Bill 9 to prohibit energy drinks for those under 16 years of age. These public consultations are being held at the request of the Conservative Party of Quebec (PCQ), which opposed the accelerated adoption of such a piece of legislation and demanded a minimum of [...]
The Association des cardiologues du Québec supports the bill to ban energy drinks for young people.
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