FDA reveals probes into celeb claims
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More than 230 stars charged in 6 years
published : 1 Feb 2021 at 04:30
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Some 230 celebrities and actors have been charged by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the past six years for exaggerating quality of their dietary supplements and cosmetic products, says Pattra Boonserm, deputy secretary-general of FDA. About 60% of complaints lodged with the FDA every year are related to false advertisements, exaggerating the qualities of food and drugs, medical devices and herbal products, Ms Pattra told a press briefing on Sunday.
She said 60% of the complaints involved 230 actors, singers and YouTubers who endorsed the products. These celebrity endorsers and net influencers were mostly charged with exaggerating the effects of the products and running advertisements without permission from the FDA.
This is no time for snake oil
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Editorial Bangkok Post editorial column
published : 30 Jan 2021 at 04:00
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Weeks after popular emcee Patcharasri Kalamae Benjamas and her dietary supplements hit the headlines, the Food and Drug Administration has lodged a complaint with police against her for exaggerating the quality of her product range.
The agency also ordered all her advertisements on social media and other channels to be pulled.
Patcharasri had told her followers that her food supplement product, Botera , which was approved by the FDA, has firmed up her skin, and removed her wrinkles and bags under her eyes. She also claimed that she didn t need to resort to cosmetic surgery because the product changed her facial features to look more chiselled.