Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2014
342. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the practice of using chlorine dioxide as a treatment for autism spectrum conditions here; if he has knowledge of this practice taking place; the actions that have been taken to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45047/14]
View answerUnder the Medicinal Products (Control of Placing on the Market) Regulations 2007, as amended, a medicinal product cannot be placed on the market in Ireland unless it has a marketing authorisation from the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) or a community marketing authorisation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Any product which makes a medicinal claim to treat medical conditions such as autism is considered to be a medicine and requires an authorisation under this legislation.
Chlorine Dioxide Solution (CDS) is not authorised as a medicine for sale or supply in Ireland and it is therefore an offence to place this product on the market in Ireland without a marketing authorisation.
The HPRA, assisted by the Gardai, is investigating the manufacture and supply of the product Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) and CDS. Products were seized and investigations are continuing.
The HPRA advises consumers not to take MMS or CDS. The Food Safety Authority and the National Poisons Information Centre of Ireland have also issued a public safety warning regarding the use of the solution.
