Unauthorized novel food 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) in food supplement from USA via Sweden
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Kategori
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? A food supplement from the USA, sold through Sweden, contains a new ingredient called 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). This ingredient is not approved in the EU for food supplements.
What's happening? The product was found in Finland and Sweden. Authorities are checking if it should be allowed or removed from sale.
Does this affect me? If you bought a food supplement from the USA via Sweden, it might contain 5-HTP. Check your product.
What should I do? Stop using the supplement and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: United States · Notifier: Finland
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