Got this while reading the updates on the Miss LFI 2008 Beauty Pageant.
Miss LFI 2008 Beauty Pageant Finalists:
http://www.lfipageant.com/meetheladies_ms.html
Source:CNA
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/2008053...0-231650b.html
Channel NewsAsia - Sunday, June 1SINGAPORE : A dangerous substance has been found in a brand of candy called "Mentalk".
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said it has detected the undeclared
chemical substance aminotadalafil in the ginseng and coffee candy. The
substance is similar to tadalafil, which is used to treat impotence.
HSA warned that aminotadalafil can cause serious adverse reactions such as heart attacks and strokes in susceptible individuals.
Heart patients who are on nitrate drugs may suffer severe hypotension, which could be fatal.
HSA has advised the public not to buy or eat the candy.
It said that based on current information, the candy is sold over the Internet and possibly through multi—level marketing.
HSA is working with the relevant agencies to determine the extent of its distribution and sales channels for follow—up action.
Anyone who feels unwell after eating the candy should see their doctor immediately. — CNA/ms
Press release from HSA:
http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/etc/me...-30May2008.pdf
Information from another Bro:
Please take a look at the packaging from the Malaysian LFI website and stop consuming this candy if you have them! After reading the Q and A, have many questions in mind man! Has the Malaysian Health Authorities been informed? They must do the test on the candy and ban the sale if the test results are confirmed!
From LFI Malaysia Website:
http://mylfi.com.my/mylfi.com/products/mentalk_4_en.html
[IMG]http://mylfi.com.my/mylfi.com/images/line.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://mylfi.com.my/mylfi.com/images/puple_box.jpg[/IMG] QUESTIONS & ANSWER
[B]1. Is Mentalk a natural food?[/B]
Yes, [B]Mentalk[/B] is a pure natural food which helps to supply sufficient nutrients to our body cells.
[B]2. How is the safety of Mentalk to human body? Is there any provable certificates?[/B]
[B]Mentalk[/B] is safe to be consumed. This is because all the ingredients in [B]Mentalk[/B] are food and it's research has been done by hospital staffs since 15 years ago. This research involved 13,500 participants and 153 test reports which concretely proven that[B] Mentalk[/B] is non-toxic and has no side effect. Test report from ALS Laboratory Group in Singapore also indicated that [B]Mentalk[/B] does not contain aphrodisiac, western medicines or illegal drugs. Moreover, [B]Mentalk[/B] has been approved by Health Ministry of various countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
[B]3. Who is not suitable to consume Mentalk ?[/B]
[B]Mentalk[/B] is safe to be consumed. However, children, pregnant women and women in breast feeding are not encouraged. Chronic disease patients (such as cardiovascular heart disease, liver and kidney disease, brain cancer disease) should caution.
[B]4. How long it takes for Mentalk to show its efficacy?[/B]
Mostly, consumers will experience favorable effect within 7 days of consumption.
[B]
5. What to do if children accidentally have consumed Mentalk?[/B]
It doesn't matter. This product is save and non-toxic. No special treatment is required if accidentally consumed.
[B]6. Can Mentalk be consumed for long term?[/B]
Yes. Turnover of our body cells is progressing over the time; long term consumption helps in maintaining energetic body.
[B]7. Is consumption of mentalk addictive?[/B]
No.
[B]8. Can Mentalk be consumed together with other products?[/B]
Yes.
[B]9. How to consume mentalk?[/B]
1 candy per day, it is more effective if consumed with empty stomach.
[B]10. Can I drink alcohol after consuming mentalk?[/B]
You can consume [B]Mentalk[/B] only 4 hours after drinking alcohol.
[B]11. Can a diabetic patient consume Mentalk?[/B]
Sweet taste in[B] Mentalk[/B] is made from pure natural malt. Severe diabetic patients are recommended to consult doctor.
[B]12. Why does Mentalk in candy form?[/B]
This is because the nutrients can be directly absorbed through tongue without denaturized during digestion in stomach. Individual pack is ideal to replenish energy for your convenient use anytime anywhere.
Distribution Price List:
http://209.85.175.104/search?q=cache:OwcFbMoxWkIJ:www.mylfi.com.my/mylfi.com/download/Price%2520List/Price%2520List.pdf+Mentalk+candy+and+LFI&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=4&gl=sg&client=firefox-a
30 Mentalk Candy cost 120-122 Malaysian Ringgit!
From another Bro:
Considering that LFI is a
major sponsor of Miss Singapore World 2007 and sent the top finalists
of Miss LFI straight into the Miss Singapore World 2007 pageant, will
it have a negative impact on our very own Miss Singapore World pageant,
Miss Chinatown pageant and other pageants associated/linked with LFI
and LFI winners?
* Should we have clear guidelines/regulations for celebrities/pageant
winners becoming the spokesperson/ ambassador for health
products/health supplements and other associate products?
Gosh, was thinking about this right now. Some action needs to be done
as a public face can really attract a lot of media and exposure to
these health products and health supplements.
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I think he made sense, Remember a minor exchange of words in a previous LFI beauty pageant here and the LFI supporter listed the products are safe as its being endorsed by Tay Ping Hui.
Previous thread: http://sgforums.com/forums/14/topics/303511
what is so surprising, anything that is sold by this Long Fa International should be banned anything
Copied this from another bro in Stomp for inyourshoes which closed the previous thread on Miss LFI:
To inyourshoes (Eric, 98453909?)
http://sg.88db.com/sg/Services/Post_Detail.page/health_medical/health_supplements_products/?PostID=257477
http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/1991/topics/311317
Your advertisements in the abovementioned link has contravened the MEDICINES (ADVERTISEMENT AND SALE) (CHAPTER 177) if anyone happen to hear or receive any form of advertisment or sale tactics that contravene this law, feel free to contact the government agency to take action against the company/person concerned.
Interpretation of the MEDICINES (ADVERTISEMENT AND SALE) (CHAPTER 177)
2. In this Act, unless there is something repugnant in the subject or context —
"advertisement" includes any notice, circular, pamphlet, label, wrapper or other document, any announcement made orally or by any means of producing or transmitting light or sound and any other form of advertising;
"substance recommended as a medicine" , in relation to the sale of an article consisting of or comprising a substance so recommended, means a substance which is referred to —
(a) on the article, or on any wrapper or container in which the article is sold, or on any label affixed to, or in any document enclosed in, the article or such a wrapper or container;
(b) in any placard or other document exhibited at the place where the article is sold; or
(c) in any advertisement published after the passing of this Act by or on behalf of the manufacturer of the article, or the person carrying on the business in the course of which the article was sold, or, in a case where the article was sold under a proprietary designation, the proprietor of the designation,
Prohibition of advertisements relating to certain diseases.
3. —(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, no person shall take part in the publication of any advertisement referring to any article or articles of any description in terms which are calculated to lead to the use of that article or articles of that description as a medicine, appliance or remedy for the purpose of treatment of human beings for any of the diseases and conditions set out in the Schedule:
DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
1.Blindness
2.Cancer
3.Cataract
4.Drug addiction
5.Deafness
6.Diabetes
7.Epilepsy or fits
8.Hypertension
9.Insanity
10.Kidney diseases
11.Leprosy
12.Menstrual disorders
13.Paralysis
14.Tuberculosis
[B]15.Sexual function[/B]
16.Infertility
[B]17.Impotency[/B]
18.Frigidity
19.Conception and pregnancy.
(2) In any proceedings for a contravention of subsection (1), it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that the advertisement to which the proceedings relate was published only so far as was reasonably necessary to bring it to the notice of persons of the following classes or of one or some of them:
(a) members of a local or public authority;
(b) members of the governing body of a public hospital;
(c) registered medical practitioners;
(d) registered dentists;
(e) registered nurses and midwives;
(f) registered pharmacists and holders of licences to sell poisons set out in the Schedule to the Poisons Act;
Cap. 234.
(g) persons undergoing training with a view to becoming registered medical practitioners, registered dentists, registered nurses or registered pharmacists.
Interesting Flame war ongoing at another forum:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=1989836
Fresh off the Source: http://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/bnm/20080611/tts-candy-tadalafil-993ba14.html
BEWARE OF CANDY-LACED SEX STIMULANT AGENT
Bernama - Thursday, June 12
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The public are advised to be beware
of "Mentalk Candy", a type of confectionary for health, which has been
found to be laced with aminotadalafil, a type of medicine to treat
erectile dysfunction.
Health Ministry Pharmaceutical Services Division warned that consuming
the candy may result in heart failure and depression apart from loss of
sight on its prolong use or by taking it at a higher dose.
Although Tadalafil has been confirmed safe for the treatment of
erectile dysfunction, the safety profile of its analogue, in contrast,
has never been tested and it appears to be a new chemical entity which
has never been detected, the division said in a statement.
"Mentalk Candy believed to be used for the same propose (erectile
dysfunction) can be dangerous if consumed because of the
pharmacological side effects of the analogue in the human body," it
said.
It urged the public to report to the authority if the product is still available in the country and warned manufacturers and distributors that they can be prosecuted under the Poisons Act 1952, which carries a fine not exceeding RM5,000 or jail not exceeding two years or both, if found guilty.
-- BERNAMA