Lack of interest in energy drink hearings surprises MLA
Last Updated: Monday, March 2, 2009 | 4:46 PM AT
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P.E.I.'s standing committee on social development will hold its first hearing on the health risks of energy drinks this week, and the committee chair says she has received few submissions.
Energy drinks, highly caffeinated soft drinks, first became available on P.E.I. in May of last year, when the province lifted the ban on flavoured, carbonated drinks in non-refillable containers. Sales of the drinks were quickly followed by complaints from schools about students coming to class hyperactive from overconsumption.
The legislature asked the social development committee in November 2008 to consult with Islanders regarding the health risks of high-energy drinks, and to look for suggestions for possible restrictions on their sale.
"We advertised several times for submissions, but we have not received as much interest as I thought we would," committee chair Janice Sherry said in a news release Monday.
The official deadline for submissions passed a few weeks ago, but Sherry said the committee is still open to hearing from people.
The committee's meeting in Charlottetown will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday. It will continue to accept written submissions on the health risks of energy drinks until March 20.
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