Novel food Ashitaba (Angelica keiskei) and Lagundi (Vitex negundo L.) in food supplements from the Philippines / request for clarification: FDA certificates
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Categoria
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Perigo
- plant parts unauthorised - {composition}
- Origin
- Philippines
- Notifier
- Switzerland
What is this? Some food supplements from the Philippines contain plants called Ashitaba and Lagundi. These plants are not allowed in food supplements in Switzerland.
What's happening? Switzerland asked the Philippines for proof that these plants are safe. The Philippines did not send the needed papers.
Does this affect me? If you have food supplements with these plants, you might be at risk. They are sold in the Philippines but not allowed in Switzerland.
What should I do? Stop using the supplement. Ask your pharmacist or doctor before taking any new supplement.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: plant parts unauthorised - {composition} · Origin: Philippines · Notifier: Switzerland
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