THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday warned the public against the presence of an unregistered food supplement in the market.
In its Advisory No. 2025-0800, the FDA said the public should avoid consumption of “Mangosteen 100% Herbal Essence Organic Food Supplement (60 Capsules)”.
“The FDA verified through its online monitoring or post-marketing surveillance that the above-mentioned food supplement is not registered and no corresponding Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has been issued,” it said.
“The FDA warns the general public not to purchase and consume the unregistered food supplement,” it added.
The agency said the consumption of such products may carry potential health risks.
All business establishments are then warned not to distribute, sell, advertise, or promote the said product.
“Otherwise, regulatory actions and sanctions shall be strictly pursued,” said the FDA.
It asked government authorities to ensure that the product is not sold or made available in their areas of jurisdiction.
“The Bureau of Customs is likewise enjoined to restrain the importation and/or exportation of this product,” said the FDA.
