New Regulation Preparation for Dietary Supplements
A proposed health law bill envisions transferring the production, content inspection, and production licensing of dietary supplements to the Ministry of Health.
With a new health law bill prepared by the AK Party, it is planned to transfer the authority for the inspection and production licensing of dietary supplements from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to the Ministry of Health.
Change of Authority
The health law bill being worked on by the AK Party introduces new criteria and transfers of authority regarding dietary supplements. The scope of the procedures currently carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is being changed.
Powers of the Ministry of Health
According to the planned regulation, the production, content inspection, and granting of production licenses for dietary supplements will be transferred to the authority of the Ministry of Health. Additionally, the accuracy of the product label information will be checked.
Warning from Pharmacists
The All Pharmacists Employers' Union warned citizens against counterfeiting and uncontrolled sales of dietary supplements. It was emphasized that such products must be obtained from pharmacies.
Health Risks
Experts pointed out that products used haphazardly without the supervision of a pharmacist or doctor can lead to various health problems such as kidney, liver, and digestive system diseases, as well as osteoporosis.