Egypt's food safety authority warns against misleading dietary supplement ads

Egypt's National Food Safety Authority has warned citizens against misleading promotional advertisements for dietary supplements that promise unverified health benefits.

• The National Food Safety Authority warned against supplement advertisements promising quick results or exaggerated health benefits lacking reliable scientific basis.
• It said influencers' prominence on social media does not prove a product's safety, and personal experiences do not substitute for scientific evidence.
• The authority urged verifying product registration numbers through official channels and consulting a doctor or pharmacist before use, especially for those taking regular medication.
• It called on citizens to report unknown-sourced products and misleading supplement advertisements through its official channels.