Unauthorised novel food (Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract, including 99 % of 5-HTP) in food supplement from USA
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Categoría
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Riesgo
- 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) unauthorised substance - {composition}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? A food supplement from the USA contains Griffonia seed extract. This extract can have 5-HTP, a substance not allowed in EU food supplements.
What's happening? Finland stopped this supplement at the border. It should not be sold in the EU.
Does this affect me? If you bought this supplement in Finland, stop using it.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using any food supplement.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) unauthorised substance - {composition} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Finland
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