Laboratory analyses proved presence of a dangerous substance in another food supplement intended for enhancing potency which originated in China. This time the food supplement Sagirra was concerned, sold in small plastic bottles containing four pills. The expiry date of the identified unwholesome batch is September 2011.

The presence of the substance called noracetildenafil was proved by laboratory analyses in the above mentioned product. This substance has a similar structure and effects as sildenafil. However, unlike sildenafil, it has not been sufficiently examined and has not been used in medical production yet. Its presence in the freely available food supplements is not allowed. The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority banned further sale of the product concerned and the importer, company Zdravý životní styl Ltd. from Uherské Hradiště, was ordered to withdraw it from the market. The food supplement Sagirra was mainly sold on the Internet.

The total of 5000 packages, thus 20000 pills, was imported by the company Zdravý životní styl Ltd. A part of this amount was further distributed to Slovakia. CAFIA does not recommend further consumption to consumers storing the supplement Sagirra at home.

This is already third case of Chinese food supplement for enhancing potency this year which was proved to contain banned substances with side health effects. Besides, CAFIA has already banned curious Chinese chewing gums this year which promised not only potency enhancement but also breast enlargement or stimulation of kidney function. The public was informed about all these cases.

The information on the food supplement Sagirra was also sent to other EU Member States by means of the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF).