novel food supplement with composition unauthorized in Switzerland (Berberine)
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- ingredient unauthorised - {composition}
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Notifier
- Switzerland
What is this? A food supplement from the UK contains berberine. Berberine is not allowed in food supplements in Switzerland.
What's happening? Swiss officials found this supplement in the country. They say it should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you have this supplement, stop using it. It may not be safe.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using any new supplement.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: ingredient unauthorised - {composition} · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Switzerland
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