Health Canada announced Monday that it's scrapping the rule that prevents companies from putting caffeine in non-cola carbonated drinks. (Shutterstock.com)

Canadians looking for a caffeine fix will now have a wider selection of beverages from which to choose.

Health Canada announced Friday that it's scrapping the rule that prevents companies from putting caffeine in non-cola carbonated drinks.

After an extensive review of available science, Health Canada concluded caffeine in soft drinks in concentrations less than 150 parts per million doesn't pose any serious health risks.

That's slightly less than the 200 ppm limit for cola.

"Health Canada encourages Canadians to monitor their daily caffeine intakes to avoid elevated levels of consumption," the department said in a press release.

They're asking that companies identify the addition of caffeine in normally non-caffeinated beverages not only on the label, but on the front of containers.

The U.S. and Europe also allow caffeine in non-cola soft drinks.