[사회]The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety accuses Namyang Dairy of’Bulgaris corona suppression effect’ causing controversy

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The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has accused the prosecution of Namyang Dairy, claiming that the dairy product’Bulgaris’ has a COVID-19 suppression effect.

In addition, a two-month suspension order was issued for all dairy products produced at the Sejong City factory.

Reporter Lee Dong-woo reports.

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The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has accused Namyang Dairy of the prosecution of the announcement of the effects of’Bulgaris’ suppressing Corona 19.

He pointed out that Namyang Dairy’s recently held a symposium to announce the antiviral effects of vulgaris products is actually an act for product promotion, and this is a violation of the Food Labeling and Advertising Act.

[박동희 / 식약처 식품표시광고정책과장 : 이번 심포지엄은 순수 학술 목적보다는 제품 홍보를 위한 목적으로 이뤄진 것이라고 판단을 해서….]

According to the current law, food is not a drug, so signs and advertisements that may be perceived as effective in preventing and treating diseases are strictly prohibited.

Earlier, Namyang Dairy held a symposium on the 13th and announced that the lactic acid bacteria contained in the company’s dairy product, vulgaris, has the effect of lowering the Corona 19 virus by 77% as a result of animal cell experiments.

At a symposium, Namyang Dairy announced the effects of Bulgaris on the prevention of Corona 19 to media outlets, but did not release the results of animal tests or clinical trials.

However, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention countered that it was difficult to predict the actual effect, and experts pointed out that it was a hasty announcement.

[정재훈 / 가천의대 예방의학과 교수 : 최소한 사람에 대한 연구가 어느 정도 이뤄진 상태에서 결과를 발표하는 게 좋고 지금처럼 인정받지 않은 결과를 제시하는 건 큰 혼란만 가져올 뿐입니다.]

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety also imposed an administrative disposition for two months of business suspension.

Accordingly, the sale of dairy products such as milk, yogurt, cheese, and butter produced at the Sejong City factory of Namyang Dairy Co., Ltd. is prohibited for two months.

This is YTN Lee Dong-woo.

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