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15-12-2021, 05:53 PM
Honey seller under probe after claiming products can cure Covid-19 in 18 days
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SINGAPORE - A honey seller is being investigated by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for claiming its products can cure Covid-19.
Natural Wild Honey, which sells honey from Indonesia, has been claiming that taking 12 bottles of its product can turn a person from Covid-19 positive to negative in just 18 days.
The company had also issued a money-back guarantee, offering to refund the full price of $800 for the 12 bottles should one not be cured of the virus.
Responding to queries from The Straits Times, the SFA said it was aware of the claims and is investigating Natural Wild Honey.
An SFA spokesman added that under the Singapore Food Regulations, businesses should not be making any claims or suggestions that food can prevent, alleviate or cure any disease or condition affecting the human body.
The only foods that are exempted from this regulation are permitted plant sterols and stanols, and barley and oats glucan.
"We strongly advise members of the public to consult a doctor for management of Covid-19 and to refer to credible sources of information instead," said the SFA.
"SFA will not hesitate to take enforcement action against errant retailers if we have obtained sufficient evidence."
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/s...e-covid-19
UBLISHED1 HOUR AGO
FACEBOOKTWITTER
SINGAPORE - A honey seller is being investigated by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for claiming its products can cure Covid-19.
Natural Wild Honey, which sells honey from Indonesia, has been claiming that taking 12 bottles of its product can turn a person from Covid-19 positive to negative in just 18 days.
The company had also issued a money-back guarantee, offering to refund the full price of $800 for the 12 bottles should one not be cured of the virus.
Responding to queries from The Straits Times, the SFA said it was aware of the claims and is investigating Natural Wild Honey.
An SFA spokesman added that under the Singapore Food Regulations, businesses should not be making any claims or suggestions that food can prevent, alleviate or cure any disease or condition affecting the human body.
The only foods that are exempted from this regulation are permitted plant sterols and stanols, and barley and oats glucan.
"We strongly advise members of the public to consult a doctor for management of Covid-19 and to refer to credible sources of information instead," said the SFA.
"SFA will not hesitate to take enforcement action against errant retailers if we have obtained sufficient evidence."
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/s...e-covid-19
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