Unauthorised novel food (Ajuga turkestanica) in food supplements from United Kingdom, via Poland
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- novel food ingredient unauthorised - {novel food}
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A food supplement sold in Poland may contain an ingredient called Ajuga turkestanica. This ingredient is not approved for use in food in the EU.
What's happening? The supplement was made in the United Kingdom and sent to Poland. Germany found it and told Poland to stop sales.
Does this affect me? If you bought this supplement in Poland, you may have it. Check the label for Ajuga turkestanica.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need a safe alternative.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: novel food ingredient unauthorised - {novel food} · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Germany
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