Unauthorised novel food ingredient 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM) in food supplement from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A food supplement from the Netherlands may contain a new ingredient called 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM). This ingredient is not approved for use in food in the EU.
What's happening? The supplement was sold in Belgium and the Netherlands. Authorities found the unapproved ingredient and issued a warning.
Does this affect me? If you bought a food supplement from the Netherlands, check the label for DIM. People using such supplements may be affected.
What should I do? Stop using the supplement and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
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