The Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act requires restaurants and retail food chains with 20 or more locations to disclose caffeine content on menus and menu boards, with items containing 150 milligrams or more of caffeine labeled as "High caffeine." The bill also mandates that all packaged foods and dietary supplements containing more than 10 milligrams of caffeine display the amount of caffeine, whether it is naturally occurring or added, and a warning that the recommended daily limit for healthy adults is 400 milligrams. The legislation directs the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study caffeine's effects on vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women, and people with heart conditions, with $2 million authorized for this research. The FDA is required to conduct a comprehensive safety review of caffeine and similar substances in foods and supplements within one year of the study's completion and to launch a public education campaign about caffeine safety. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report within 180 days on how caffeinated beverages are marketed, particularly to children and teens.
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