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🍎 Food SK July 29, 2021

unauthorised novel food ingredient CBD and CBG in food supplement

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Origin
Czechia
Notifier
Slovakia
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What is this? Some food supplements in Slovakia may contain CBD or CBG. These are ingredients not approved for food in the EU.

What's happening? A check found these supplements with CBD or CBG. The safety of these ingredients is not yet clear.

Does this affect me? If you take food supplements in Slovakia, you might have bought one with CBD or CBG.

What should I do? Stop using the supplement and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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 follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Czechia · Notifier: Slovakia

First published
July 29, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.4017

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What is this product recall alert about?
unauthorised novel food ingredient CBD and CBG in food supplement. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Czechia · Notifier: Slovakia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 29, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
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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