Thai FDA warns on unapproved herbal inhaler registration misuse
Thai Food and Drug Administration is taking legal action against the manufacturer and has advised consumers to be cautious when purchasing or using the product.
- The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about a popular but unauthorized 2-gram herbal inhaler.
- The unapproved inhaler was found to be illegally using the drug registration number (G 508/68) belonging to a different, legitimate product.
- The issue was discovered after a consumer complaint, prompting an investigation and legal action by the FDA.
- Consumers are being urged to exercise caution when purchasing or using the product in question.
The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers about an unauthorised popular-brand 2-gram herbal inhaler after finding it was using another product’s drug registration number.
The Office of the Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday (January 29) it received a consumer complaint asking it to investigate the 2-gram herbal inhaler after no authorisation details could be found for the product.
The FDA has investigated the facts and discovered a Facebook page claiming that a certain herbal company is the manufacturer and distributor of a specific herbal inhaler brand.
The page states properties such as relief for dizziness, vertigo, and fainting, with a herbal aroma that promotes freshness and alertness, ideal for those feeling drowsy or fatigued.
It added that, based on searches in its authorisation system, the registration certificate number G 508/68 belongs to a different product and is not linked to the popular-brand inhaler.
Advice to consumers
The FDA urged the public to be cautious when buying or using the product, and said legal action is being taken against those responsible.
Consumers who have questions about the safety of health products, or who wish to make enquiries or file complaints, can contact the FDA via:
- Hotline: 1556
- Line: @FDAThai
- Facebook: FDAThai
- E-mail: [email protected]
- P.O. Box: 1556, Post Office, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi 11004
- Provincial Public Health Offices nationwide
