Unauthorised novel food ingredient 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and unauthorised substance rice bran extract in food supplements form the United Kingdom
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Categoria
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Notifier
- Slovenia
What is this? Some food supplements from the United Kingdom may contain an extra ingredient called 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) or rice bran extract. These ingredients are not approved for use in food in the EU.
What's happening? Slovenia has stopped these products at the border because they contain unapproved ingredients. The supplements were sent from the United Kingdom.
Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements from the UK, check the label for 5-HTP or rice bran extract. These products should not be sold in the EU.
What should I do? Stop using the product and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice. Do not buy or use supplements with these ingredients.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Slovenia
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