The Ministry of Public Security recommends that people do not use 12 types of fake milk, 72 types of milk are under investigation.

The Ministry of Public Security recommends that people do not use 12 types of fake milk, 72 types of milk are under investigation - Photo 1.

Major General Hoang Anh Tuyen, Deputy Chief of Office of the Ministry of Public Security , spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security - Photo: DANH TRONG

On April 22, Major General Hoang Anh Tuyen - Deputy Chief of the Office of the Ministry of Public Security, spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security - informed and warned people about the fake milk production line at Rance Pharma International Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company and Hacofood Group Nutrition Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company.

In this case, the Ministry of Public Security's Investigation Police Agency prosecuted and arrested many suspects, and seized 84 types of powdered milk products and more than 26,000 cans of milk.

Resolutely fight against the abuse of reputation and fame to promote counterfeit goods

Major General Hoang Anh Tuyen said that up to now, the Ministry of Public Security's Investigation Police Agency has identified 12 food and nutritional products. (powdered milk) with quality indicators of some main substances only reaching below 70% compared to the declared level, is identified as fake goods (fake in quality).

Currently, there are many famous and prestigious people such as TV editors, actors, KOLs, doctors... participating in false advertising of many food products.

Major General Tuyen affirmed that the law strictly prohibits all acts of false advertising, providing incorrect or misleading information about quantity, quality, price, uses, origin, packaging and other factors of products and services.

For acts of false advertising, based on the nature and severity of the violation, violators will be subject to administrative sanctions as prescribed in Decree 38 regulating administrative sanctions in the field of culture and advertising, or criminal prosecution for crimes as prescribed in the Penal Code. (such as the crime of false advertising , the crime of fraud and appropriation of property, the crime of abuse of trust and appropriation of property...).

Recently, the Ministry of Public Security has directed functional units to resolutely combat and strictly handle acts of taking advantage of fame, reputation, and influence in society and on cyberspace to collude, assist, and abet in promoting and trading counterfeit goods and fake foods, contributing to a healthy production and business market.

Monitor and censor advertising content on media

In the coming time, professional units will focus on investigating, verifying, and comprehensively and thoroughly handling acts with signs of crime related to the advertising field to increase deterrence and prevention.

At the same time, review loopholes, shortcomings, and inadequacies in the legal system in the fields of food safety, commercial business, and consumer protection to advise and recommend to competent authorities to promptly amend and supplement regulations, close loopholes, and prevent suspects from taking advantage to commit crimes.

Thereby protecting consumers in a stricter and more specific way, attaching direct responsibility to state management agencies, organizations and individuals producing, trading and promoting food products.

It is proposed to increase the level of stricter penalties for crimes in this field during the process of amending and supplementing the Penal Code.

Major General Hoang Anh Tuyen said the Ministry of Public Security will coordinate with state management agencies to strengthen inspection and supervision of advertising activities and censor advertising content on media.

Require social networking platforms to coordinate in preventing illegal advertising content and promptly remove false advertising.

At the same time, we request that press and media agencies join in promoting propaganda andeducation on advertising laws in the community, helping people identify illegal advertisements and know how to protect themselves.

Do not use counterfeit dairy products or dairy products under investigation.

Because the case is under investigation, the Ministry of Public Security recommends that people do not use 12 milk products that have been identified as counterfeit and should not use 72 milk products that are under further investigation of Rance Pharma International Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company and Hacofood Nutrition Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company.

When buying dairy products, consumers must be alert, cautious and responsible for their own health. They should not blindly trust recommendations from celebrities or influencers on the internet.

You should choose a reputable milk brand with a specific and clear address. Do not buy floating products of unknown origin. Check the product packaging, manufacturer information, expiry date, and batch number.

When detecting cases with signs of false advertising, violations of the law on advertising or food business, it is necessary to promptly inform and report to the authorities for settlement according to the law.

For famous, prestigious, and influential individuals in society and on cyberspace, the Ministry of Public Security requires strict compliance with legal regulations when participating in advertising.

Be careful and responsible when implementing contracts to promote, introduce and announce products that you represent as a brand. Absolutely do not provide false or exaggerated information about the features and effects of the product without basis, scientific basis and supporting documents.

All violations of the law are verified, thoroughly investigated and strictly handled according to the law.