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…
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.
