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Medical journal editors urge energy drink rethink

By Guy Montague-Jones

An editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) has called for more regulation and initiative from industry to protect children from the potential health threat posed by energy drinks.

EFSA lowers amaranth ADI and questions standards

By Jess Halliday

The European Food Safety Authority has established a new, lower acceptable daily intake for the food colouring amaranth after re-evaluating the scientific evidence for its safety, a suggests that new specifications also be set.