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Medicinal product (melatonin) not permitted in food products present in various Life Extension food supplements

Thursday, 02 October 2025

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.53
Product Identification: Please see table below. 
Batch Code All batch codes and all best before dates.

Message:
The below Life Extension food supplements contain melatonin, a medicinal product which should only be taken when prescribed by a medical professional. In Ireland, melatonin is regulated as a medicinal product when authorised by the Health Products Regulatory Authority and it is not permitted in food supplements available on the Irish market.

Product  Pack size 
Fast-Acting Liquid Melatonin 59ml 
Melatonin IR/XR 60 capsules 
Melatonin 1 mg  60 capsules 
Melatonin 6 Hour Timed Release  60 vegetarian capsules 
Melatonin 3 mg  60 vegetarian capsules 

Nature Of Danger:
In Ireland, melatonin is a prescription medication, is not authorised in food and should only be taken under medical supervision.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers and online sellers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale. 

Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.