Caffeine
Legal Status
U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
Caution : All legal information should be verified through other sources. [see below]
U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY | |
Caffeine | |
REGULATED | No |
STATUS | Food Approved |
SCHEDULE | Un-Scheduled |
Caffeine sales are legal and unregulated in the United States. It is sold over the counter in a variety of products as well as in tablet form.
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Denmark #
According to I.D.Drinks, the Danish government allows only a maximum of 150mg of caffeine per liter of drink for prepared drinks, except coffee. The government claims that over 150mg/l is 'dangerous'. The maximum level in most of Europe is 320mg/liter. (Thanks to I.D. Drinks, unconfirmed) According to Deje, Red Bull is banned in Denmark (unconfirmed).
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other country, please let us know.
CAUTION & DISCLAIMER #
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