Non-authorized novel food ingredients cannabidiol (CBD) and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) in, as well as health claims made on food supplements from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some food supplements from the Netherlands may contain CBD or 5-HTP. These ingredients are not approved for use in food in the EU.
What's happening? Germany found these supplements in their country. They may not be safe or legal.
Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements from the Netherlands, check if they contain CBD or 5-HTP.
What should I do? Stop using the product and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
🤖 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.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.