Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drink that has scientifically been proved to have bad effects on people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
不同意
Some people think that stores should be prohibited from selling any food or drink that is proved to be harmful to people. I disagree with this opinion to a large extent.
There is no doubt that some food and drinks, such as alcohol, energy drinks and fast foods, can be harmful to a person’s health. However, the harm usually occurs when these foods are either over-consumed at one time or consumed regularly. Wine, as a kind of alcohol, is proved to be beneficial to heart health when consumed in moderation. So there is no reason to ignore the benefits and only worry about the health risks caused by irresponsible consumption of these food and drinks.
Furthermore, before products are allowed to be sold in shops, most of those products have already received safety approval from governments to make sure the products do not contain toxins, contaminants, or cancer-causing agents. Many products nowadays are required to contain labels which list contents, possible side effects, or health warnings. Often these warnings are in regard to overuse, over-consumption, misuse or abuse. After the government deems products safe for sale on the market, it becomes the responsibility of the consumer to choose and use those products responsibly.
Although some foods and drinks can have negative health effects, those negative effects are almost always related to overuse or misuse. Ultimately, it should be the responsibility of the consumer to use the product as recommended. Additional rules and regulations to prohibit food and drink sales are unnecessary in this case.