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🍎 Food PL GB August 25, 2023

suplement diety ze względu na skład spełnia kryterium definicji dla produktu leczniczego/// a food supplement due to its composition meets the definition criterion for a medicinal product

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Potential risk
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Origin
Poland
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? A food supplement in Poland was found to act more like a medicine because of its ingredients.

What's happening? Poland told the EU that this product should be treated as a medicine, not a supplement.

Does this affect me? If you bought this supplement in Poland or the UK, it may not be safe to use as a food product.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 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: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Poland

First published
August 25, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.5778

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What is this product recall alert about?
suplement diety ze względu na skład spełnia kryterium definicji dla produktu leczniczego/// a food supplement due to its composition meets the definition criterion for a medicinal product. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 25, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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