unauthorised novel food ingredient 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM) in food supplement from the United Kingdom
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- Belgium
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A food supplement from the United Kingdom 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? Belgium found this supplement and told other EU countries. They are checking if it is safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought this supplement in Belgium, France, or the Netherlands, it may have DIM. Stop using it.
What should I do? Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using any food supplements. Return the product where you bought it.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Belgium
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