Fake Baby Formula: Test Results In Two Weeks

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Channel: 7Edition · 2017 · News & Politics

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Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the analysis results of the suspected fake infant formula samples are expected to be known after two weeks, and his ministry can only determine the actual content of the product once the results are obtained.

The ministry will continue to work together with the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry, KPDNKK, to solve the issue.

The confiscation of the counterfeit versions of the milk powder from retail stores is also ongoing and has the right to carry out the raid without waiting for Health Ministry instruction.

Parents has been advised to be more alert and to check the products before buying them.

On Thursday, the Johor Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry seized 210 boxes of fake baby formula milk, worth about RM 42,000 from five supermarkets and pharmacies in the state.

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