What needs to be considered when regulating caffeine powders and high caffeine content products

Following the recent death of a young Australian man who suffered a heart attack after consuming a teaspoon of caffeine powder in his protein shake in July 2019, Australian regulators have begun looking into the safety of caffeine powders and high caffeine content products. This article explores the existing regulation of caffeine and what might be considered when regulating Australian sales and importation of caffeine powders and high caffeine content products.