‘Peptide Party’ in Bengaluru cancelled after FSDA seeks regulatory details
Organizers cancelled a 'Peptide Party' in Bengaluru following an inquiry by the Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration. The regulator sought clarification on the regulatory status, safety, and scientific claims of the products being promoted.
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It highlights regulatory scrutiny over the marketing of unregulated health supplements and potential drugs in the wellness industry.
The ‘Peptide Party’ scheduled to be held in Koramangala in Bengaluru on Saturday has been cancelled by the organisers following an enquiry by the Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA), which had sought detailed information on the peptide products proposed to be promoted or made available at the event.
In a public advisory issued on Friday, the FSDA said the authorised representatives of Upsurge Labs LLP, the organisers, had submitted a written statement informing the department that the event had been cancelled. The organisers had also sought time to submit documents relating to the event, and the department said they had been given an opportunity to produce the required documents.
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