The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority revealed another dangerous food supplement for erection support. This time, product Golden Erect originating from the Netherland was in question. The product was imported by VaV trading company, Ltd, whereas ODK Magnum, Ltd. running e-shops with food supplements was the only purchaser of this product. Among others, herb Tongat Ali, which is another name for plant Eurycoma longifolia (Malayan Ginseng), was indicated in the composition of the product. This herb counts among so-called novel foods and its use has not been approved by the European Commission yet. According to the assessment of the Ministry of Health, foodstuff Golden Erect containing an extract from herb Eurycoma longifolia poses a threat to the health of final consumers.

In total, 500 pieces with denomination LOT:C860712 and use by date 10-2012 were imported to the Czech Republic. The supplement was packaged in packages containing eight pieces in each. The importer withdrew 120 pieces of packaging from the purchaser and he had them destroyed on his own expenses. However, the remaining part of the lot was sold to consumers. The Food Inspection Authority does not recommend they keep using this supplement for erection support.

Novel foods are foods extracted from exotic plants or animals and they were not consumed before; they are also raw materials produced by means of unconventional manufacturing technologies that have significant impact on their structure and composition. Every such foodstuff must be firstly approved by the European Commission. Within the approval procedure, experts assess safety and possible impact of the given foodstuff on nutrition of the human.