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🍎 Food CH July 22, 2020

Caffeine/Taurine as food supplement, with not alloed health claims and without indication of dosage

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Notifier
Switzerland
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What is this? This is about food supplements that contain caffeine or taurine. They are sold without clear dosage instructions or allowed health claims.

What's happening? Switzerland found these supplements do not follow the rules. They lack proper labels about safe use or proven benefits.

Does this affect me? If you take these supplements in Switzerland, you may not know the right amount to use safely.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using these supplements. Stop using them if you feel unwell.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Notifier: Switzerland

First published
July 22, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA20.2973

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What is this product recall alert about?
Caffeine/Taurine as food supplement, with not alloed health claims and without indication of dosage. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Notifier: Switzerland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 22, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Switzerland.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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