KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The public is advised to avoid buying and using Jin Fei Cao San Extract Powder "Sheng Chang" following the detection of scheduled poisons ephedrine and pseudoephedrine in the product.
In a statement, the Health Ministry said the registration of the product had been cancelled by the Drug Control Authority, which is chaired by Health director-general Datuk Seri Dr Hasan Abdul Rahman, on Sept 27.
The product is meant for traditional use to relieve common cold, cough, phlegm and headache.
Manufactured by Sheng Chang Pharm Co Ltd of Taiwan, the registration holder for the product is Lifecare Essential Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur.
Sellers are reminded that possession for sale of such products is an offence under the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984.
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