Labelling deficiencies + increased content of piperine in food supplements from Spain
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- piperine too high intake - {composition}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some food supplements from Spain may have too much piperine. Piperine is a spicy compound found in pepper.
What's happening? Germany found these supplements have more piperine than allowed. They are checking if this is safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements from Spain, check the label. Look for piperine in the ingredients.
What should I do? Stop using the supplement if it lists piperine. Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using another one.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: piperine too high intake - {composition} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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