Foodmate News: Thailand Food and Drug Administration on August 24: Deputy Secretary-General Poonlarp said that a dietary supplement containing "melatonin" was found on social media sites, which claims to help sleep characteristic. According to BE2522 of the Food Law, "melatonin" is not classified as a food. Currently, drugs containing "melatonin" are classified as controlled drugs and must be used under the guidance of a doctor. It is recommended that patients with insomnia symptoms should consult a professional doctor directly. Therefore, this notification is issued, prohibiting the use of "melatonin" as an ingredient in food.

In the end, Deputy Secretary-General Poonlarp said that consumers are reminded to be cautious when buying health products and not to buy any dietary supplements that claim to help sleep and contain "melatonin". If consumers find that health care products do not meet the standards, they can directly call the Thai Food and Drug Administration to complain.

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