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BaFin Orders DFS Asset Management to Cease Unauthorized Business

Germany's BaFin has ordered DFS Asset Management GmbH to immediately cease and wind down its unauthorized deposit business. The company accepted funds through contracts for bearer partial debentures without the necessary authorization, violating banking laws. The order is immediately enforceable.

Primal Herbs Recalls Volume Due to Undeclared Sildenafil

Primal Supplements Group LLC is voluntarily recalling all orders of Primal Herbs Volume due to the undeclared presence of sildenafil, an active ingredient in Viagra. The FDA confirmed the undeclared ingredient, which poses a risk of dangerous blood pressure drops when interacting with nitrates.

US Sanctions Hamas Illicit Charity Network

The U.S. Department of State announced sanctions against four illicit charities funding Hamas militants. These actions, taken under Executive Order 13224, aim to disrupt funding sources for terrorist activities and expose Hamas's use of civilian organizations. The sanctions are part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism.

Teva Octreotide Recalled Due to Manufacturing Deficiencies

Health Canada has issued a Type I drug recall for Teva Octreotide due to manufacturing site deficiencies identified at a foreign facility. These deficiencies could lead to potential quality issues, including compromised sterility and dosing accuracy. The recall is a precautionary measure.

HSA Charges Man for Trafficking Etomidate Vaporiser Pods

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore has charged a 34-year-old man for allegedly trafficking etomidate vaporiser pods. The charges follow an enforcement operation where HSA seized over 900 tablets, cough syrup, and etomidate-containing vaporiser pods. Stricter penalties for etomidate trafficking are in effect.

TGA Seizes Illegal Vapes Sold to Young People

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia, with police support, seized illegal vaping products from a store in Inverloch, Victoria, allegedly sold to minors. The TGA is investigating further regulatory action and warns retailers against targeting young people with illicit vapes.

TGA Safety Alert: Natures Valley Collagen Builder contains undeclared sildenafil

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a safety alert regarding Natures Valley Collagen Builder tablets, which were found to contain undeclared sildenafil. Consumers are warned that the product poses a serious health risk and should not be taken.

TGA Safety Alert: Ayurvedic Tablets Contain High Heavy Metals

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a safety alert regarding Kumar Kalyan Rasa tablets, an Ayurvedic medicine. Testing revealed extremely high concentrations of heavy metals, including mercury, lead, arsenic, and cadmium, posing serious health risks to consumers, particularly pregnant women and children. The TGA urges consumers to exercise extreme caution with such products.

Yttrium Citrate (90Y)-YMM-1 Failed Sterility Test

Swissmedic has issued a communication regarding Citrate d'Yttrium (90Y)-YMM-1, Suspension for Injection, batch Z008. The batch failed its sterility test after incubation. While no immediate patient danger is expected, affected patients require close monitoring.

Doliprane Suspension Recall Due to Pipette Wear-Off

The French Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) has announced a recall of 27 lots of Doliprane 2.4% oral suspension due to a manufacturing defect causing pipette graduations to wear off. This defect poses a risk of incorrect dosage and potential overdose in infants and young children.