Unauthorised novel food (5 HTP of griffonia simplicifolia extract) in food supplements from Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Categoría
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some food supplements from Spain contain a plant extract called griffonia simplicifolia. This extract has a chemical called 5 HTP that is not approved in the EU as a food ingredient.
What's happening? These supplements were sold in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra. They may still be on shelves or in homes. The safety of 5 HTP is not clear.
Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements from Spain, check the label for griffonia simplicifolia or 5 HTP. You may have this product.
What should I do? Stop using the supplement and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain
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