PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has banned the sale and advertisement of the ASGG Gluta Genc Glow Gummies food product after it was found to be non-compliant with the Food Act 1983.
It said the product was found to contain the active ingredient glutathione, which is not listed under Register 1, Schedule 12, Regulation 26 of the Food Regulations 1985.
“As such, this substance is not permitted as an ingredient in food,” the ministry said in a statement yesterday.
It said checks found the product was being marketed on several e-commerce platforms.
“As of Nov 10, a total of 121 requests for advertising restrictions on the product have been submitted to the relevant e-commerce platform providers,” it said, Bernama reported.
Section 13B(2)(d) of the Food Act 1983 does not allow food to be adulterated with any substance not permitted by the Act or any regulation made under it.
If convicted, offenders could face a fine not exceeding RM100,000, a jail term not exceeding 10 years or both.
It advised all sellers, including those online who still had stock of the product, to immediately stop selling it and contact the nearest district health office for seizure purposes.
“In addition, all advertising media, including e-commerce platforms and social media, must cease the publication of advertisements for the product,” it said.
The ministry also reminded those using the product to stop doing so immediately and seek advice and treatment from healthcare professionals.
