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Over 5,500 unregistered products seized in Kelantan crackdown
Health authorities in Kelantan have confiscated more than 5,500 unregistered products, including weight-loss supplements, from seven premises in Kota Bharu. The operation underscores ongoing efforts to remove unauthorised medicines from circulation.
LSN Malaysia ·
The Kelantan State Health Department conducted raids across seven commercial premises in Kota Bharu, resulting in the seizure of 5,500 unregistered products, according to state health director Dr Kasuadi Hussin.
The confiscated items included a significant quantity of unauthorised weight-loss supplements and other medicinal products that had not been properly registered with regulatory authorities. The operation targeted multiple locations simultaneously, reflecting a coordinated enforcement approach.
Dr Kasuadi did not provide additional details regarding the estimated value of the seized goods or the specific nature of all products recovered. The seizure forms part of broader regulatory efforts to safeguard public health by preventing the distribution of unlicensed and potentially unsafe medicinal products.
Malaysia's health authorities have intensified monitoring of unregistered pharmaceutical and supplement products in recent years, citing risks associated with unverified ingredients and manufacturing standards. The Kelantan operation adds to similar enforcement actions conducted across the country to maintain the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain.