In recent years, as the concept of health and wellness has become deeply entrenched in the hearts of the people, the health food market has continued to heat up. However, some illegal operators use the urgent health needs of consumers, especially the elderly, to induce consumption through false publicity and marketing routines, etc., seriously harming the legitimate rights and interests of consumers. In order to help consumers choose health foods scientifically and rationally, the General Administration of Market Regulation and the China Consumer Association recently jointly issued the following consumer tips. Health food is a special food. It is not a medicine, and it cannot replace medication to treat diseases. According to the “Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China”, food and health food cannot promote disease prevention or treatment functions. Never use health food as medicine to treat physical discomfort or illness. Please go to a regular medical institution to avoid misunderstanding your condition.

In recent years, as the concept of health and wellness has become deeply entrenched in the hearts of the people, the health food market has continued to heat up. However, some illegal operators use the urgent health needs of consumers, especially the elderly, to induce consumption through false publicity, marketing routines, etc., seriously harming the legitimate rights and interests of consumers. In order to help consumers choose health foods scientifically and rationally, the General Administration of Market Regulation and the China Consumer Association recently jointly issued the following consumer tips. Health food is a special food, not a medicine, and cannot replace medication to treat diseases. According to the “Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China”, food and health food cannot promote disease prevention or treatment functions. Never use health food as medicine to treat physical discomfort or illness. Please go to a regular medical institution to avoid misunderstanding your condition.