SINGAPORE: While Pei Pa Koa-flavoured food products are unlikely to have any food safety issues, people should consume them in moderation.
That was the advice from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) after a Malaysia ice cream chain recently pulled a Pei Pa Koa dessert from its stores due to concerns by the Malaysian health ministry.
Pei Pa Koa - also known as Pi Pa Gao - is a herbal syrup meant to relieve cough and soothe sore throat.
It is classified as a Chinese Proprietary Medicine and regulated by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), SFA said on Tuesday (Aug 6) in response to CNA's queries.
The agency noted that Chinese herbal products are commonly used in food as ingredients or as flavourings in small amounts. Such food products are required to meet SFA's safety requirements, and they should not be intended for preventing, treating or alleviating illnesses.
"In view of the low levels of each herbal ingredient in the food, Pei Pa Koa-flavoured food products are unlikely to have any food safety issues," SFA said.
"Nevertheless, consumers are advised to consume such products in moderation."
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That was the advice from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) after a Malaysia ice cream chain recently pulled a Pei Pa Koa dessert from its stores due to concerns by the Malaysian health ministry.
Pei Pa Koa - also known as Pi Pa Gao - is a herbal syrup meant to relieve cough and soothe sore throat.
It is classified as a Chinese Proprietary Medicine and regulated by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), SFA said on Tuesday (Aug 6) in response to CNA's queries.
The agency noted that Chinese herbal products are commonly used in food as ingredients or as flavourings in small amounts. Such food products are required to meet SFA's safety requirements, and they should not be intended for preventing, treating or alleviating illnesses.
"In view of the low levels of each herbal ingredient in the food, Pei Pa Koa-flavoured food products are unlikely to have any food safety issues," SFA said.
"Nevertheless, consumers are advised to consume such products in moderation."
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