Unauthorized novel food (Tongkat Ali) in food supplements from the United States delivered to BE
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A food supplement from the United States may contain an ingredient called Tongkat Ali. This ingredient is not approved in the European Union.
What's happening? Belgium has found this supplement in stores. It was sent from the United States.
Does this affect me? If you bought a food supplement from the United States, it might have Tongkat Ali.
What should I do? Stop using the supplement and ask your pharmacist or doctor if it is safe for you.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: United States · Notifier: Belgium
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