Public education campaign on caffeine safety
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The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, in consultation with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and working with consumer advocacy and patient groups, shall conduct a public education campaign on the safe consumption of caffeine and caffeinated food (including beverages) and dietary supplements. Such campaign shall pay special attention to the following: (1) The dangers of the overconsumption of caffeine. (2) The health impacts caffeine can have on certain vulnerable populations, including— (A) children and adolescents; (B) individuals with underlying heart conditions; (C) pregnant and breast-feeding women; (D) individuals with seizure disorders; (E) individuals with mental health conditions that may be worsened by stimulants; and (F) caffeine-sensitive individuals. (3) How caffeine is marketed to children and adolescents. (4) How guarana, taurine, and similar substances impact safety. (5) How to safely consume caffeine.