Unauthorised novel food ingredient kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) in food supplement from South Africa
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Kategori
- other food product / mixed
- Fare
- novel food unauthorised - {novel food}
- Origin
- South Africa
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A food supplement from South Africa may contain an extra plant called kanna (Sceletium tortuosum). This plant is not allowed in foods in the EU.
What's happening? Germany found kanna in a food supplement and told other EU countries. They are checking if the product is still sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought this supplement in Germany or Austria, it might have kanna. Stop using it if you have it.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using any food supplement with plants. Throw away the product if you are unsure.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: novel food unauthorised - {novel food} · Origin: South Africa · Notifier: Germany
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