potential class action<\/a> against wellness giant Blackmores over their B6 supplements, said the TGA\u2019s decision fell short of the 5 milligram threshold recommended by those who had suffered toxicity.<\/p>\n\u201cWe\u2019re happy that something\u2019s being done at all, but it doesn\u2019t go anywhere near far enough to protect the community,\u201d he said. \u201cThey\u2019ve missed the mark.\u201d<\/p>\n
There was widespread agreement in the submissions that many products containing vitamin B6, including many magnesium and ashwagandha supplements, were not clearly labelled, and recommended mandatory front-of-pack statements notifying customers of their presence and potential risks.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany people mentioned being unaware of vitamin B6 in various products resulting in cumulative exposure from multiple sources,\u201d the TGA said.<\/p>\n
Since 2020, the TGA has required all supplements containing daily doses of more than 50 milligrams of B6 to carry a warning statement. The agency again lowered the threshold to 10 milligrams in 2022, concerned about a lack of awareness regarding the dangers of elevated B6 intake.<\/p>\n
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