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We’re not authorized to regulate ‘spiritual products’ – FDA reacts to Hajia Bintu ‘Kayamata’ advert
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has clarified its regulatory stance on products making spiritual claims, such as the ‘kayamata’ potions promoted by social media influencer Hajia Bintu.
This came in response to public concerns raised on social media about the FDA’s role in overseeing these products. The FDA explained on their X account that they are not mandated by law to regulate products that claim to have spiritual effects.
“Per the law, the FDA is not mandated to oversee products that make spiritual claims.” FDA shared.
‘Kayamata’ products, which promise to enhance personal relationships and attract partners through supposed spiritual powers, have become popular on social media, leading to increased public scrutiny. The
FDA’s statement aims to address these concerns, highlighting that their regulatory authority does not extend to products making spiritual claims.
Per the law, the FDA is not mandated to oversee products that make spiritual claims. https://t.co/enIhtMxTep
— FDAGhana (@fdaghana) May 23, 2024
Netizens have since slammed the FDA over its comments regarding the issue.
See some reactions below.
You don’t even know your functions😂😂😂😂 ;Protocol nti the institution is made up of quite a number of empty heads 😂😂 https://t.co/P01wKP71Nq pic.twitter.com/omWCXUbag9
— 🇬🇭god Amongst Men (@officiallordy) May 23, 2024
This is misleading.
1. Section 80 of the Public Health Act 2012 creates the FDA authority, and section 82 defines its functions.
2. The relevant function here is
| ensure adequate and effective standards for food, drugs, cosmetics, household chemicals & medical devices | https://t.co/SeZTUmEYlh
— GhLawTrends (@GhLawTrends) May 24, 2024
Oh this is callous. Are you not mandated to regulate the safety of cosmetic products? They are instructing people to apply these products to their bodies and you’re saying the contents and safety of the ingredients in the oils don’t concern you because it makes spiritual claims? https://t.co/TT8PXHYE6n
— Dr. alleunammE💊🎤🎶 (@Dr_nuellie_) May 23, 2024
From your own website, so what you dey talk🙄? https://t.co/sLnk1Ky0XZ pic.twitter.com/5QFVlr6cZL
— SAMMY APPIAH (@ekow_samm) May 24, 2024