Chlorophyll alert with fake registration promising benefits in Colombia

The National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance (Invima) issued a new notice to Colombian residents regarding a product currently on the market. The agency stated that the product does not have a valid health registration and that its health benefits lack scientific support. What were the authorities' instructions?

Through a complaint filed with the Departmental Health Secretariat of Santander, an inspection revealed that the product called "Chlorofila Endulzado con Stevia," which has health registration number RMSP091810, is completely counterfeit. In response to this situation, it was learned that it is available in some health food stores and promises the community a series of benefits intended to address improvements in the treatment of menstrual conditions, body detoxification, and other symptoms, according to a statement available on the official website of the aforementioned organization.

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Given this situation and in contravention of national legislation, this element represents a violation of health regulations within the framework of Resolution 2674 of 2013. What was Invima's warning regarding the consumption of meat and edible meat products?

Through their website, health authorities called on both producers and retailers to comply with the requirements for the sale of this type of food. (See more: This is the coastal town in Colombia that everyone should visit once in their life.) The cold chain must be maintained, along with adequate hygienic conditions within the framework of Good Manufacturing Practices, with the aim of avoiding causing illness or poisoning in society.

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Due to this situation, they invited Colombian residents to act as guarantors for the companies that operate in this market and also to ensure compliance with regulations.