Supplemental correction
The article titled “JFF doc warns athletes about dietary supplements” which appeared in Sunday Observer of November 1, which claimed that two products – Visalus’ Vi-Shape and Neuro energy drink – were tested and approved by local anti-doping authority JADCO on behalf of the Premier League Clubs Association (PLCA), was erroneous.
The PLCA is seeking to set the record straight by claiming that: “The Jamaica Anti-doping Commission (JADCO) at no time tested or approved the supplement Vi-Shape or any other supplement for use by the PLCA, but rather confirmed that the ingredients listed on the products’ containers did not appear on the WADA list of banned substances 2009.”
JADCO, for their part in clarifying the matter, stated: “JADCO at no time tested or approved the supplement Vi-Shape or any other supplement for use by the Premier League Clubs Association.
“JADCO was approached by the Premier League Club Association with a list of ingredients said to be constituents of the supplement Vi-Shape for us to verify whether or not these substances were on WADA’s list of prohibited substances. JADCO verified that the ingredients did not appear on the list of banned substances, but that verification was based on the following disclaimer: JADCO does not endorse any product. We can only verify if the substances presented on the label in a particular product are prohibited. Verification is based on the ingredients of the given products presented to us.
This assessment is only valid for the Supplement Facts Sheet attached by the manufacturer. We cannot endorse or verify any hidden substances or ingredients but only verify the supplemental facts and cannot be held accountable or responsible for adverse findings due to hidden substances. As a result of the clarifications from both bodies, The Observer would like to withdraw any part of the story that inferred that the Visalus products were tested and approved by JADCO.
We regret the error and any inconvenience that may have accrued as a result.
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