A MAN who manufactured an unapproved product marketed as alternative treatment for cancer has been put on a two-year good behaviour bond.
Bevan Potter pleaded guilty to 24 counts of importing a substance for use in humans in the Southport Magistrates Court last week.
The 74-year-old Upper Coomera man produced and imported black salve through his company, Centreforce Australia, between September 2011 and February 2012.
Black salve, also known as Cansema, is a corrosive herbal paste described as a substance that can ‘draw out” cancer.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has warned about the dangers of its use, noting there is no scientific evidence that shows it is effective against cancer.
It warns the substance essentially burns off layers of skin and surrounding tissue and can leave scarring.
Magistrate Ron Kilner said there was a commercial aspect to the offence as Potter made more than $100,000 in gross profit.
He said Potter continued to make the substance for some years after he had been warned by the TGA.
“This is not a trivial offence,” he said.
Potter was placed on a two-year good behaviour bond with a $5000 recognisance to pay if he breaks it.
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