JFDA confiscates 12 tonnes of expired dietary supplements
JFDA confiscates 12 tonnes of expired dietary supplements
20-03-2022 04:36 PM
Ammon News - The monitoring and inspection teams of Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA), in cooperation with the Public Security Directorate (PSD) and the Jordan Customs Department (JCD), seized a total of 12 tonnes of expired diet supplements and vitamin preparations , in an apartment in the capital.
In a statement on Sunday, JFDA Director, Dr. Nizar Mheidat, said all the expired products, which were stored in bad conditions, were confiscated to be then properly disposed of, adding that the JFDA will start taking all necessary measures against those involved.
JFDA's workers carry out periodic monitoring and inspection campaigns, aimed to check on conformity of pharmaceutical and food materials, medical supplies and other substances with the approved terms and requirements, according to Mheidat.
Lauding its effort to ensure and protect the citizens' health and safety, he noted the JFDA calls on citizens to contact it in case of any complaint, observation or inquiry, round the clock, through the toll-free line 117114, info@JFDA.Jo, and WhatsApp application at (0795632000).