Saudi FDA warns against unsupervised use of peptides
Saudi Food and Drug Authority cautions public on peptide products, urging purchases only from trusted sources and warning against unverified health claims.
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AIThe Saudi Food and Drug Authority has clarified that peptides are amino acids with multiple functions in the body. They may be found in approved medications or supplements, but are also present in unregulated products marketed and sold online and through social media.
In a statement posted on its X platform account, the authority warned against marketing claims that peptides can rapidly induce weight loss, build muscle, or combat aging, among other unverified benefits.
According to the statement, some peptide products are intended for specific uses, while others are promoted with false claims.
The authority stressed that consumers should only purchase peptide products from reliable sources and must avoid using them without consulting a qualified physician.
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It is noteworthy that the Saudi Food and Drug Authority announced yesterday that it had detected several unregistered peptide products being promoted and sold online and on social media platforms without the necessary licenses from the authority.
According to an official statement, these violations fall under paragraph (2) of Article (34) of the Pharmaceutical and Herbal Establishments and Preparations Law, which criminalizes the sale, dispensing, or possession of unregistered pharmaceutical products for commercial purposes. Penalties may include fines of up to 5 million riyals (SAR), imprisonment for up to five years, or both.