Circular 14 January 2026: Notice - Zinc Picolinate
Provinces and Healthcare Facilities are informed of the media statement released by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority on 08 January 2026 regarding selenium and zinc picolinate-containing products: Warning: Selenium and zinc picolinate-containing products for children https://www.sahpra.org.za/news-and-updates/warning-selenium-and-zinc-picolinate-containing-products-for-childr
Provinces and Healthcare Facilities are informed of the media statement released by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority on 08 January 2026 regarding
selenium and zinc picolinate-containing products:
Warning: Selenium and zinc picolinate-containing products for children https://www.sahpra.org.za/news-and-updates/warning-selenium-and-zinc-picolinate-containing-products-for-children/ OR see annexure A in circular below. The media release outlines safety concerns related to zinc picolinate use in children leading to adverse effects such as indigestion, diarrhoea, headache, nausea and vomiting. Refer to the media release for detailed information.