‘Need harsher penalties for sale of illegal supplements‘


Dr Mohammad (centre), state health deputy director (pharmacy) Dr Wan Noraimi Wan Ibrahim (right) and pharmacy enforcement chief Dr Mohd Zawawi Abdullah showing the seized products valued at almost RM1mil. — Bernama

KUALA TERENGGANU: The state health department is calling for a review of regulations to discourage traders from selling unlicensed health and beauty supplements.

Terengganu Health director Dr Mohammad Omar said it was high time the penalties were reviewed to mete out heavier fines and penalties on traders who sell such supplements.

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