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Pharmaceutical tablets and capsules are arranged on a table in a photo illustration.
Health supplement company Zinplex has criticised Health Products Regulatory Authority, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) over its warning on children’s products containing Zinc Picolinate and Selenium.
SAHPRA says the ingredients are not permitted for under-18s due to safety concerns. However, Zinplex insists there is no scientific evidence showing its products pose any risk when used as directed.
Zinplex says their products are formulated by healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, and manufactured according to strict quality, safety, and regulatory standards. They says they have not received any safety reports or evidence suggesting that their products pose a risk to children when used as directed.
The company expressed confusion over the timing of the media release by SAHPRA, saying it is unclear to them as to why this media statement was issued as such media statements only follow when severe adverse reactions, or even deaths, have been reported.
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has warned against the sale of children’s supplements containing zinc picolinate and selenium, citing safety concerns. pic.twitter.com/eE9VBEI7jW
— SABC News (@SABCNews) January 10, 2026
