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Warning: Selenium and zinc picolinate-containing products for children

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has been made aware of products in the market containing Zinc picolinate (as a source material for zinc) and/or Selenium intended for use in children.

With effect from the date of publication of this notice, all selenium and zinc picolinate-containing products intended for use in children shall be subject to registration as a medicine falling into Category A, and need to be submitted to SAHPRA for registration.

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NeoHealth® ID 38906 · updated 1/12/2026