Unauthorised food additive Natural Rice extract (NuMag) in food supplements from United Kingdom
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Notifier
- Slovenia
What is this? Some food supplements from the United Kingdom may contain an extra ingredient called Natural Rice extract (NuMag). This was not approved for use in these products.
What's happening? Slovenia found this extra ingredient in food supplements from the United Kingdom. The risk is not serious, but the product should not have this ingredient.
Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements from the United Kingdom, check the label. This issue may affect you if you have one of these products.
What should I do? Stop using the product if you find Natural Rice extract (NuMag) listed. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using any food supplement.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Slovenia
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