Unauthorized novel food Buchu (Agathosma betulina (P.J.Bergius)) leaf extract, inappropriate and unauthorized use of health and nutrition claims, inappropriate labelling for Food supplements from US.
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Categoria
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Latvia
What is this? A food supplement from the US was found to have an extract called Buchu leaf. The label made health claims that were not allowed.
What's happening? Latvia stopped this supplement at the border because it did not follow EU food rules. The risk is not serious, but the label was wrong.
Does this affect me? If you bought this supplement in Latvia, it may not be safe to use.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: United States · Notifier: Latvia
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