There are serious risks associated with buying unapproved peptide products online, especially from overseas websites, online marketplaces or social media.
Unapproved peptide products may:
- not meet required standards for quality or safety
- not work as advertised or labelled
- cause serious adverse events, including severe allergic reactions, infection, liver damage or other immediate or long-term health complications
- contain the wrong active ingredients, unknown harmful substances, or significantly more or less active ingredient than stated on the label
- not be sterile, particularly if supplied as injectable products.
We have previously warned consumers about the risks of unapproved peptide products and buying medicines and medical devices online.
You should refer to TGA safety alerts and speak to your health professional before considering importing or using an unapproved peptide product.
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