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Possible health warnings for pep drinks

The Department of Health is aiming to tighten the laws on softdrinks, which could see the placement of health warnings on "pick-me-up" drinks that contain caffeine. High caffeine consumption could cause behavioural changes such as hyperactivity, especially in children, and is also not recommended for pregnant women. Drinks such as Red Bull, Play, V, Mad Dog and Black Dog would have to carry the term "high caffeine content" and the amount in the same field of vision as the name of the product.

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