Public Health Warning against the Purchase and Use of Disinfectants/Biocides Products with Misleading Health Claims That Decrease the Risk for Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Infection
The FDA of the Philippines issued Advisory No. 852-20 on May 15, 2020, warning the public against the purchase and use of disinfectant and biocide products that make misleading health claims related to COVID-19. The advisory highlights that these products do not cure or kill viruses and may contain harmful ingredients that can cause respiratory issues and irritation. Consumers are urged to remain vigilant against deceptive marketing and to rely on official health guidelines for COVID-19 prevention. Establishments promoting such misleading products face regulatory sanctions, and the public is encouraged to report any unregistered health products to the FDA.
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- What is Public Health Warning against the Purchase and Use of Disinfectants/Biocides Products with Misleading Health Claims That Decrease the Risk for Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Infection about?
- The FDA of the Philippines issued Advisory No. 852-20 on May 15, 2020, warning the public against the purchase and use of disinfectant and biocide products that make misleading health claims related to COVID-19. The advisory highlights that these products do not cure or kill viruses and may contain harmful ingredients that can cause respiratory issues and irritation. Consumers are urged to remain vigilant against deceptive marketing and to rely on official health guidelines for COVID-19 prevention. Establishments promoting such misleading products face regulatory sanctions, and the public is encouraged to report any unregistered health products to the FDA.
- What type of law is FDA Advisory No. 852-20?
- Public Health Warning against the Purchase and Use of Disinfectants/Biocides Products with Misleading Health Claims That Decrease the Risk for Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Infection (FDA Advisory No. 852-20) is a Philippine Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Public Health Warning against the Purchase and Use of Disinfectants/Biocides Products with Misleading Health Claims That Decrease the Risk for Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Infection enacted?
- Public Health Warning against the Purchase and Use of Disinfectants/Biocides Products with Misleading Health Claims That Decrease the Risk for Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Infection (FDA Advisory No. 852-20) was enacted on May 15, 2020.
- What is the citation for Public Health Warning against the Purchase and Use of Disinfectants/Biocides Products with Misleading Health Claims That Decrease the Risk for Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Infection?
- Public Health Warning against the Purchase and Use of Disinfectants/Biocides Products with Misleading Health Claims That Decrease the Risk for Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Infection, FDA Advisory No. 852-20, May 15, 2020 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- FDA Advisory No. 852-20
- Date Enacted
- Subcategory
- Food and Drugs Administration of the Philippines
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 15, 2020
FDA ADVISORY NO. 852-20
| TO | : | The General Public |
| SUBJECT | : | Public Health Warning against the Purchase and Use of Disinfectants/Biocides Products with Misleading Health Claims That Decrease the Risk for Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Infection |
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns the public against misleading advertisements, claims on its safety and effectiveness and promotion of various disinfectants/biocides monitored as part of the postmarketing surveillance activity of the Regional Field Office. (Refer to the image below.) HTcADC
Figure 1. SDS Blocker Anti-Virus
Figure 2. Virus Shut Out
The public is hereby advised to be vigilant against such deceptive marketing and promotion of disinfectants/biocides. These products shall not, in any way, cure and specially kill viruses and bacteria and any other disease, and should not bear any misleading, deceptive and false claims on their labels and/or any promotional materials that will provide erroneous impression on the product's character or identity.
Potential hazard may come from exposure to ingredients such as Chlorine dioxide or chlorite. Exposure to these chemicals through inhalation and skin contact may cause irritation in the mouth, esophagus, or stomach, shortness of breath and other respiratory problems. CAIHTE
Further, the FDA would like to emphasize that this time, there are no specific treatments for COVID-19. Everyone is encouraged to follow accurate public health advice and guidance from the Department of Health and the World Health Organization on basic protective measures against COVID-19 like handwashing, respiratory etiquette and physical distancing.
All concerned establishments are sternly warned and hereby directed to stop such misleading advertisements and promotions. Appropriate regulatory sanctions shall be executed to establishments that are continuously conducting such and other similar activities upon issuance of this Advisory.
To report any sale or distribution of unnotified/unregistered health products, kindly email FDA via [email protected] or [email protected].
Dissemination of this advisory to all concerned is hereby requested. aScITE
(SGD.) ROLANDO ENRIQUE D. DOMINGO, MDDirector General
Cite This Law
Public Health Warning against the Purchase and Use of Disinfectants/Biocides Products with Misleading Health Claims That Decrease the Risk for Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Infection, FDA Advisory No. 852-20, May 15, 2020 (Philippines)
Public Health Warning against the Purchase and Use of Disinfectants/Biocides Products with Misleading Health Claims That Decrease the Risk for Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Infection, FDA Advisory No. 852-20 (Phil. 2020)
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