Freedom of Information request on request to know whether melatonin is a food supplement or medicine (FOI 21/1245)
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FOI 21/1245
29th November 2021
Dear,
Between 11th October 2020 and 11th October 2021 we have received 18 requests regarding Melatonin. Of the 18 there were 2 references to jet lag or insomnia and 1 related to dosage, the remaining emails referred to Melatonin however did not include any stated dosage.
3 of these 18 enquires were requesting to know whether melatonin is a food supplement or medicine.
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