Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have identified the driver of a three-wheeled vehicle transporting a large quantity of expired dietary supplements for disposal and have summoned him for questioning.
Thousands of boxes of medicine and dietary supplements, still bearing their original labels, were found dumped in an empty plot of land in Ho Chi Minh City and are currently under police investigation for suspected counterfeit products.
According to authorities in Binh Chanh district (Ho Chi Minh City), six piles of illegally dumped medicines and dietary supplements were found, one of which was completely burned.
According to local police, the case involving the dumping of various suspected counterfeit medicines and dietary supplements in an empty plot of land in Binh Chanh district has been reported to the Ho Chi Minh City Police.
Many types of dietary supplements with expiration dates in 2027-2028 were dumped in an empty plot of land near the intersection of Nguyen Van Linh and Trinh Quang Nghi streets in Binh Chanh district, Ho Chi Minh City.
Companies such as Zubu Trading and Services Co., Ltd. and Ngan 98 Trading and Services Co., Ltd. do not have a physical presence at their registered addresses.
Hong Hac Phuc Linh weight loss pills sold at a pharmacy in Tien Giang were found to contain banned substances, but the factory and distributor claim they did not produce this batch.
Twenty-six bags of non-dairy creamer powder, self-declared by a business, were ordered to be temporarily suspended from circulation due to labeling violations, amidst stricter regulations on dietary supplements.
Many products advertised and sold on Shopee and Lazada, which are health supplements, have not yet been granted a Certificate of Registration for Product Announcement as required by regulations.
The Food Safety Department has requested testing and inspection of the "belly fat-burning apple candy" product advertised by "Ngan Collagen" because it has not been registered for product declaration and advertising.
The Ministry of Health is investigating the content of advertisements for weight-loss products promoted by DJ Ngan 98, following complaints about "exaggerated claims" of their effectiveness.
During the peak period, 15 inspection teams were established, focusing on the fields of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, traditional medicine, milk, functional foods, and medical equipment.
The gold plating on the crown has peeled off, revealing the fake materials underneath, as the beauty queen was willing to deceive her fans for the sake of millions of dollars.
The Ministry of Health launched a campaign from May 15th to June 15th to crack down on counterfeit and unverified medicines, cosmetics, and health supplements that could harm people's health.
Hanoi police have dismantled a criminal ring led by Pham Ngoc Tien and Doan Thi Nguyet, which seized over 100 tons of counterfeit dietary supplements and medical equipment.
The police in Ho Dac Kien commune (Soc Trang province) are coordinating the investigation and handling of nearly 8 tons of goods of unknown origin, including milk and dietary supplements.
The Chairman of Hanoi has instructed the city's police to organize a special investigation into violations related to the production and sale of counterfeit medicines, counterfeit milk, and counterfeit health supplements.
The Ministry of Health has closely coordinated with relevant agencies to exchange and verify information on cosmetics to support the investigation and handling of counterfeit and illegally sourced cosmetics.
On the afternoon of April 29th, customs officials reported the discovery of 4,2 kg of drugs hidden inside boxes of dietary supplements, which were being illegally transported by air.
According to the expert assessment, the health supplements MEDI KID CALCIUM K2 and BABY SHARK Appetite Enhancer, manufactured by Herbitech Company, of which Pham Vu Khiem is the director, are counterfeit.
The Food Safety Department (Ministry of Health) advises people not to use two counterfeit products, BABY SHARK and Medi Kid Calcium K2, to avoid harming their health.
The Drug Administration Department of the Ministry of Health has recently sent a document to the Departments of Health in provinces and centrally-administered cities warning about counterfeit and illegally circulating drugs on the market.
Individuals who violate the regulations will be penalized, with the administrative fines stipulated in Article 52 of Decree No. 38/2021/ND-CP on handling administrative violations.
The Ministry of Health has requested that relevant units inspect and strictly handle cases of celebrities violating regulations on advertising food products.
Test results of 7 samples of health supplements intended to enhance male sexual function all revealed the presence of the banned substances Sildenafil and Tadalafil.
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The National Institute for Food Safety and Hygiene Testing discovered that Kera vegetable candy contains sorbitol – a sweetener – but the manufacturer did not list this on the product label.