Food supplement not authorised, containing a steroid hormone precursor, from UK
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A food supplement sold in the UK was found to have a steroid hormone precursor. This is not allowed in supplements sold in the EU.
What's happening? France told the EU that this supplement was not approved for sale. The product came from the UK.
Does this affect me? If you bought this supplement in France, it may still be in your home. Do not use it.
What should I do? Stop using the supplement and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: France
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