英文摘要 |
This report summarized the results of 675 samples of commercial dietary supplements received from 2019 to 2020 and analyzed for the presence of pharmaceutical adulterants. The results showed that 39.7% (268/675) of the samples were adulterated. Among them, six hundred samples from consumer service centers of the local health authorities and other governmental institutions were found 41.3% (248/600) adulterated. The 75 inspection samples from local health authorities were found 26.7% (20/75) adulterated. The most adulterated supplements, were used for erectile dysfunction (204 samples) and weight loss (57 samples). The top three adulterants found were sildenafil, sibutramine and tadalafil. In addition to pharmaceutical chemicals, seven analogues of sildenafil and tadalafil were found. This report will be provided to the administrative authorities as reference for policy making. |