Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
That's a very timely question as well. We are very concerned about the use of caffeinated drinks, particularly among children and youth. We recently announced our proposed policy moving forward for energy drinks, and that would be to move them under the food regulatory framework.
We've analyzed a number of sources of information. Yes, the panel also looked at many other countries and jurisdictions, and reviewed the science and evidence base and usage patterns, and so on. We've determined that the food framework will allow Canadians moving forward to make the best decisions around consumption of these drinks, particularly for their children.
It's very important to recognize the need for clarity on the labelling, whether it be warnings for pregnant women or children and teenagers under the age of 18, including how not to substitute the energy drinks for other beverages, and so on. If that is clear, we feel that we'll have more clarity on that front under the food framework. We're also going to monitor over time the consumption patterns and make course corrections as needed.