THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday, August 12, 2023, warned the public over the presence of five unregistered food supplements in the market.
In its Advisory No.2023-1833, the FDA said the public should avoid patronizing the unregistered food supplements as this may result to potential health hazards.
"The FDA verified through online monitoring or post-marketing surveillance that the concerned food supplements are not registered, and no corresponding Certificates of Product Registration (CPR) have been issued," said the FDA.
"The FDA warns all healthcare professionals and the general public not to purchase and consume the said unregistered food supplements," it furthered.
Included in the list are Venus White Glutathione Dietary Supplement, Venus White Marine Hydrolyzed Collagen Type I & III, Venus White Glutathione Pro Dietary Supplement, Venus White Glutathione Ultra Dietary Supplement, and Aurifix Ear Health Supplement Ear Vitamin & Mineral Supplement.
The agency said consuming said products may result to adverse health effects.
"Since these unregistered food supplements have not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety," said the FDA.
It, then, warned all concerned establishments not to distribute, advertise, or sell the said violative food products until CPRs are issued.
All law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and local government units (LGUs) are similarly requested to ensure that the said products are not sold or made available in their areas of jurisdiction.
Lastly, the Bureau of Customs is urged to restrain the entry of the unregistered imported products. (HDT/SunStaar Philippines)