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Use of unauthorized food claim and incorrect repetition of nutritional value on a meal replacement products for weight management from the Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? A meal-replacement product for weight loss sold in Belgium was found to have an unauthorized health claim and wrong nutrition numbers on the label.

What's happening? The product’s label said things that were not allowed and showed the wrong nutrition facts. The issue has been fixed.

Does this affect me? If you bought this product in Belgium, check the label for the corrected information.

What should I do? Stop using it if you see the old label. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium

First published
January 27, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA25.0531

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What is this product recall alert about?
Use of unauthorized food claim and incorrect repetition of nutritional value on a meal replacement products for weight management from the Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 27, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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