Belarus bans seven Russian-made vitamin supplements over safety risks

Belarus has banned the import and sale of several Russian-made dietary supplements. The decision comes after regulators found violations in dosage levels and prescription requirements. Seven products from five manufacturers are now prohibited in the country. The Belarusian Health Ministry announced the restrictions on supplements containing high doses of vitamins and minerals. The banned items include Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Vitamin D3 + K2, Vitamin D3K2 2000 IU, Selenium, Vitamins D3+K2 GLS, Biotin, and Vitamin D3 MAX. These products were found to contain therapeutic dosages that should only be prescribed by a doctor.

The affected supplements are produced by Biofarm LLC, Zhiva Produkt Pro LLC, Global HealthCare LLC, Supplement Group LLC, and WinLab Nutrition LLC. Authorities highlighted that these items were being sold freely on online platforms such as Wildberries and Ozon. Such sales bypassed medical oversight, despite the supplements exceeding safe daily intake limits set by Eurasian Economic Union regulations.

The ministry's decision follows a review of compliance with regional health standards. The banned products failed to meet dosage restrictions, prompting their removal from the market. The ban means these supplements can no longer be legally imported or sold in Belarus. Retailers and online platforms must now remove the listed products from their offerings. Consumers are advised to seek medical advice before using high-dose vitamin supplements.