222 Cases of False and Exaggerated Online Advertisements for Menstrual Products Massively Detected

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 5th that it conducted a focused inspection on online advertisements and sales of women's hygiene products such as sanitary pads and tampons, uncovering 222 cases of false and exaggerated advertising. This inspection was carried out from May 24 to June 15 to prevent consumer damage caused by unfair advertising when purchasing products.

Unauthorized product overseas direct purchase and proxy purchase advertisements detected by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. [Photo by Ministry of Food and Drug Safety]

The main violations included 150 cases (67.6%) of advertisements for unauthorized products purchased through overseas direct purchase or proxy buying, 41 cases (18.5%) of advertisements misleading consumers by presenting industrial products like 'hygiene panties' as quasi-drugs such as 'reusable sanitary pads,' and 31 cases (14%) of false and exaggerated advertising claiming pain relief effects for products approved as quasi-drugs.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety explained that when purchasing menstrual products such as sanitary pads, tampons, and menstrual cups, consumers must check for the 'quasi-drug' label on the product container or packaging and verify whether the product is approved.

They also advised not to purchase products advertised as having disease prevention or relief effects and warned consumers to be cautious not to be misled by false and exaggerated advertisements claiming that industrial cotton panties (hygiene panties) can be used for hygienic management of menstrual blood.

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