The red yeast rice component, found in some nutritional supplements, is not approved for use in Israel. As a result, it is not available for purchase in legal marketing channels within the country. The Ministry of Health has expressed concerns about a potential connection between events that occurred in Japan and the consumption of this component in dietary supplements. However, there have been no reports of people requiring medical treatment after consuming these supplements purchased from various websites.
In Israel, any commercial import of dietary supplements must be approved by the National Food Service in the Ministry of Health prior to distribution. Importers are required to provide evidence that the product is safe and compliant with food legislation requirements when submitting an application for approval. This ensures that only safe and compliant products are available for sale in the country.
