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South Korea to ban sale of coffee in schools: Reports
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30 Aug 2018 09:22PM (Updated: 30 Aug 2018 09:30PM)
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SEOUL: South Korea is banning the sale of coffee at all elementary, middle and high schools from Sep 14, in a bid to promote healthy eating habits, according to media reports.
The ban will affect both students and teachers.
Under the country's current laws, products that are high in calories or caffeine, or low in nutrition, are already restricted or banned in schools. However, coffee remains available for teachers via vending machines and snack shops.
Under the revised law, all coffee products will be made unavailable, even for teachers.
"The revision aims to create healthy eating habits among children and teenagers," an official from South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said. "We will make sure coffee is banned at schools without fail."
The official added: "We have notified schools of the coffee ban across the nation through cooperation with the education ministry."
The ministry had said that consuming too much caffeine can cause dizziness, a rapid heartbeat, sleep disorders or nervousness, and can harm a child's physical and mental health if consumed continuously, The Korea Times reported.
Citing a 2015 research by the ministry, the report said that coffee contains the highest amount of caffeine with 449.1 milligrammes per kilogramme. Chocolate milk, by comparison, contains 277.5 milligrammes per kilogramme.
The Daily Telegraph had reported that more than 26 billion cups of coffee were served to South Koreans in 2017. This means that an average of 512 cups of coffee were consumed per person.
Source: CNA/na(ra)
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Selling Coffee Banned at Schools from Sept. 14
Posted on August 28, 2018 by Korea Bizwire in Education, Health & Wellness, Policies and Regulation, Social Affairs, Top News with 0 Comments
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SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Selling coffee will be completely banned at elementary, middle and high schools starting mid-September, the food ministry said Tuesday.
The ban will become effective as of Sept. 14 following a law revision, according to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. Foods and beverages with high levels of caffeine are already prohibited at such schools, but coffee sales were allowed for adult teaching staff, with vending machines readily accessible to students.
The ministry recommends no more than 2.5 milligrams of caffeine per 1 kilogram of weight per day for children and youth, and warns excess intake could cause nausea, irregular heart beat and sleep disorders.
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Sales of caffeinated drinks to be banned at schools in South Korea
ASEAN+ August 29, 2018 15:54
By The Korea Herald
Asia News Network
Seoul
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Sales of all caffeinated beverages will be prohibited in all elementary, middle and high schools from next month.
According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, a revised law will go into effect on Sept. 14 banning the sales of all coffee and caffeinated products -- typically available for adults and teachers -- in schools.
Schools are already prohibited from selling soda pop, fruit juice and dairy products if they contain caffeine. But selling other coffee drinks via vending machines and in cafeterias for consumption by adults and teachers had previously been allowed.
High intake of caffeine can cause insomnia, heart palpitations, anxiety and growth inhibition, and can be more dangerous for growing children.
Food and drink products that have over 0.15 milligrams of caffeine per milliliter are designated as highly caffeinated.
South Korea to ban sale of coffee in schools: Reports
A cup of coffee. (Photo: Pixabay)
30 Aug 2018 09:22PM (Updated: 30 Aug 2018 09:30PM)
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SEOUL: South Korea is banning the sale of coffee at all elementary, middle and high schools from Sep 14, in a bid to promote healthy eating habits, according to media reports.
The ban will affect both students and teachers.
Under the country's current laws, products that are high in calories or caffeine, or low in nutrition, are already restricted or banned in schools. However, coffee remains available for teachers via vending machines and snack shops.
Under the revised law, all coffee products will be made unavailable, even for teachers.
"The revision aims to create healthy eating habits among children and teenagers," an official from South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said. "We will make sure coffee is banned at schools without fail."
The official added: "We have notified schools of the coffee ban across the nation through cooperation with the education ministry."
The ministry had said that consuming too much caffeine can cause dizziness, a rapid heartbeat, sleep disorders or nervousness, and can harm a child's physical and mental health if consumed continuously, The Korea Times reported.
Citing a 2015 research by the ministry, the report said that coffee contains the highest amount of caffeine with 449.1 milligrammes per kilogramme. Chocolate milk, by comparison, contains 277.5 milligrammes per kilogramme.
The Daily Telegraph had reported that more than 26 billion cups of coffee were served to South Koreans in 2017. This means that an average of 512 cups of coffee were consumed per person.
Source: CNA/na(ra)
http://koreabizwire.com/selling-coffee-banned-at-schools-from-sept-14/123251
Selling Coffee Banned at Schools from Sept. 14
Posted on August 28, 2018 by Korea Bizwire in Education, Health & Wellness, Policies and Regulation, Social Affairs, Top News with 0 Comments
(image: Yonhap)
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Selling coffee will be completely banned at elementary, middle and high schools starting mid-September, the food ministry said Tuesday.
The ban will become effective as of Sept. 14 following a law revision, according to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. Foods and beverages with high levels of caffeine are already prohibited at such schools, but coffee sales were allowed for adult teaching staff, with vending machines readily accessible to students.
The ministry recommends no more than 2.5 milligrams of caffeine per 1 kilogram of weight per day for children and youth, and warns excess intake could cause nausea, irregular heart beat and sleep disorders.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/asean-plus/30353251
(Yonhap)
Sales of caffeinated drinks to be banned at schools in South Korea
ASEAN+ August 29, 2018 15:54
By The Korea Herald
Asia News Network
Seoul
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Sales of all caffeinated beverages will be prohibited in all elementary, middle and high schools from next month.
According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, a revised law will go into effect on Sept. 14 banning the sales of all coffee and caffeinated products -- typically available for adults and teachers -- in schools.
Schools are already prohibited from selling soda pop, fruit juice and dairy products if they contain caffeine. But selling other coffee drinks via vending machines and in cafeterias for consumption by adults and teachers had previously been allowed.
High intake of caffeine can cause insomnia, heart palpitations, anxiety and growth inhibition, and can be more dangerous for growing children.
Food and drink products that have over 0.15 milligrams of caffeine per milliliter are designated as highly caffeinated.
