MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday warned the public against non-FDA-approved health and beauty products sold in online platforms such as TikTok Shop and Facebook, saying it flags over 10 to 20 suspicious products each day.
In a radio interview, FDA Director General Paolo Teston said many of these products have not undergone FDA evaluation and often target vulnerable groups, including senior citizens who may be more susceptible to misleading health claims.
“These products have not undergone FDA evaluation, so their safety and efficacy are not guaranteed,” he said, warning consumers about the potential health risks of products marketed as treatments for serious conditions without proper regulatory approval.
Teston said that under Republic Act 9711 and 3720, all medicines, beauty products, medical devices, and food must be registered under the FDA. He said that the public could verify all registered products on the FDA's online portal.
