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Table 5 Illustrative examples of melamine contamination levels and consumption relative to accepted TDI

From: Melamine contamination in nutritional supplements - Is it an alarm bell for the general consumer, athletes, and ‘Weekend Warriors’?

Description

High

Medium

Low

Concentration of Melamine (ng/g)

127030

6003

218

Formulation Type

P/C

P

P

Indication of Protein/amino acids content on Label (Y/N)

No

Yes

Yes

Product consumption quantity per day based on consumed and dose information (grams)

0.593

32

43

Indication of Melamine content on label (Y/N)

No

No

No

Local/ International Product purchase South Africa

Local

International

International

Dose information per tablet/capsule (grams)

0.593

-

-

Total Melamine consumption per day (mg)

0.075

0.192

0.009