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HSA warns of banned substance, potent medicinal ingredients in product marketed as weight-loss pill
SG🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

HSA warns of banned substance, potent medicinal ingredients in product marketed as weight-loss pill

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore issued a warning about a weight-loss product marketed online that contains a banned substance and potent medicinal ingredients. The product, labeled as 'Dermcare weight (D30 & Sstrong Set) Daily Health Support Set,' was found to include sibutramine, a medication banned since 2010 due to its risks of heart attacks, strokes, and other severe side effects. Additionally, the product contains five potent medicinal ingredients, four of which require medical supervision. These ingredients pose significant health risks, including cardiovascular issues and neurological symptoms. The product was sold on e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada, with packaging lacking proper labeling and instructions in Thai. The HSA has removed the product listings and is investigating the sellers, emphasizing legal consequences for continued sales.

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The Straits Times logoThe Straits TimesParty-aligned🔒Center5 hr. ago
HSA warns of banned substance, potent medicinal ingredients in product marketed as weight-loss pill

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore issued a warning about a weight-loss product marketed online that contains a banned substance and potent medicinal ingredients. The product, labeled as 'Dermcare weight (D30 & Sstrong Set) Daily Health Support Set,' was found to include sibutramine, a medication banned since 2010 due to its risks of heart attacks, strokes, and other severe side effects. Additionally, the product contains five potent medicinal ingredients, four of which require medical supervision. These ingredients pose significant health risks, including cardiovascular issues and neurological symptoms. The product was sold on e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada, with packaging lacking proper labeling and instructions in Thai. The HSA has removed the product listings and is investigating the sellers, emphasizing legal consequences for continued sales.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual findings from the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), focusing on the health risks associated with the product rather than advocating for a particular political stance. While the issue involves regulatory oversight, the tone remains objective, detailing the dangers without黨

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