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Jordan Food and Drug Administration seizes unlicensed clinic in Amman

The Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) has seized an unlicensed cosmetic clinic operating inside a women's fitness club located in a mall in Amman. The seizure was part of an intensive inspection campaign targeting fitness centers and sports clubs.

During the inspection, authorities discovered various medical supplies, including unauthorized filler and Botox injections, weight-loss medications, and expired drugs. Other seized items included blood collection tubes, syringes of unknown origin containing unidentified substances, and a skin cleansing device.

The JFDA emphasized that fitness clubs and sports centers are not authorized health facilities permitted to perform medical procedures or administer injections and intravenous solutions. The agency warned the public against obtaining cosmetic or weight-loss treatments from unlicensed sources.

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Amman · Jordan Food and Drug Administration