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Malaysia's Health Ministry (MOH) has banned the sale and distribution of the well-known 'Hong Thai Brand Herbal Inhaler' following the product's recent recall due to microbial contamination
According to Bernama, in a statement yesterday, 6 November, MOH said the product is not registered with Malaysia's Drug Control Authority (DCA), making its sale here illegal.
The ministry said immediate action has been taken, including:
– Screening and removing listings of the product from e-commerce platforms,
– Blocking links from involved sellers, and
– Continuing monitoring and enforcement against those still marketing the product.
Its Pharmacy Enforcement Division (PED) had detected 335 advertisements and sales links involving the inhaler from local and foreign sellers, and has notified the respective platforms to remove them.
The ministry has advised the public to stop using the product immediately and seek medical attention if they experience any side effects or suspicious symptoms
MOH also reminded the public that under Regulation 7(1)(a) of the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984, selling or possessing unregistered medicines is an offence punishable under the Sale of Drugs Act 1952 with a fine of up to RM25,000 or imprisonment of up to three years.
The ministry said it continues to actively monitor online advertisements for medicines and health services to ensure compliance with the law.
To verify if a health product is registered, visit the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) website.
