Unauthorised substance 5-HTP from Griffonia simplicifolia extract from China in food supplements from Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Kategori
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- China *** Spain
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some food supplements from Spain contain an extra plant extract called Griffonia simplicifolia. This extract can add a chemical called 5-HTP that is not allowed in these products.
What's happening? Spain found this extra ingredient in some supplements and told stores to stop selling them. Other countries are checking their own shops too.
Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements from Spain or nearby countries, you might have one of these products.
What should I do? Stop using the product and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need a safe replacement.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: China *** Spain · Notifier: Spain
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