MANILA, Philippines — Beware of unregistered insect repellant – FDA The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against the purchase and use of unregistered insect repellant spray being sold in the market.
In an advisory, the FDA said the Bench organics Bug Away Mist Natural Insect Repellant spray poses health risks to consumers since it is not registered with the agency.
“Because the pesticide product has not gone through the registration process, the agency cannot assure its efficacy, quality and safety,” the FDA said.
The agency said the use of substandard and adulterated pesticide products may result in adverse reactions such as skin irritation, itchiness, anaphylactic shock, respiratory disorders, endocrine complications, brain damage and organ failure.