It is sold throughout the US and Europe, according to Avishai David, the company's managing director. It provides energy and keeps people awake and alert but does not make them high. Although the constituent ingredients are not expensive, he said that the processing is. The High Court gave the ministry 60 days to formulate its policy on caffeine used as a food additive. Food Control Service director Dr. Brian Coussin said it would formulate a policy within the coming weeks.
Caffeine is a stimulant, and relatively high amounts of it can speed up the heartbeat.
Cola drinks are allowed to have up to 220 parts per million, and non-cola carbonated drinks are allowed to have a maximum of 150 ppm, but this is a small concentration compared to the amount in the Shockwave capsule. If kids take such a supplement for kicks, it could cause problems. Jerusalem Sign the petition to keep Jerusalem united. Links An assortment of websites relating to the Middle East. Israel Travel Center Reserve direct from over 150 travel service providers.