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Over 14,500 Expired South Korean Cosmetics Seized in Vietnam

From Thanh Niên · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Vietnamese customs officials seized over 14,500 expired cosmetic products from South Korea at Cat Lai Port in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • The expired cosmetics, including Dr. Wonjin brand toner, were shipped from Hong Kong and were nearly a year past their expiration date.
  • In separate incidents, customs also intercepted counterfeit SOLEX brand locks and over 3,000 other counterfeit goods, including sports balls and toys, transiting to Cambodia.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Vietnamese customs authorities have intercepted a significant shipment of expired South Korean cosmetics, preventing over 14,500 products from entering the market. The discovery at Cat Lai Port highlights ongoing efforts to combat the influx of substandard and illicit goods into Vietnam.

Customs officials have promptly intercepted over 14,500 expired cosmetic products intended for consumption.

· Customs AuthorityAnnouncing the seizure of expired cosmetics at Cat Lai Port.

The operation, led by the Anti-Smuggling Control Team No. 3, targeted a shipment declared as new consumer goods. However, upon inspection, the cosmetics, identified as Dr. Wonjin brand toner, were found to have expired nearly a year prior, with a printed expiration date of August 16, 2025. This seizure underscores the vigilance of Vietnamese customs in protecting consumer safety and upholding import regulations.

In addition to the expired cosmetics, customs officials also uncovered other illicit activities. A separate shipment contained 1,440 SOLEX brand padlocks suspected of being counterfeit, alongside other undeclared lock products. Furthermore, over 3,000 items, including counterfeit Mikasa brand sports balls and toys bearing Spider-Man and Avengers trademarks, were found in a consignment transiting to Cambodia. These multiple seizures reflect a broader crackdown on intellectual property rights violations and the trade of fake goods.

The entire batch of 14,550 bottles had expired nearly a year ago.

· Customs AuthorityDetailing the condition of the seized Dr. Wonjin toner products.

From a Vietnamese perspective, these actions are crucial not only for consumer protection but also for maintaining the integrity of legitimate trade and safeguarding the reputation of genuine brands. The proactive stance taken by Vietnamese customs demonstrates a commitment to enforcing regulations and preventing Vietnam from becoming a conduit for counterfeit or expired products, a concern that resonates deeply within a developing economy focused on quality and trust.

1,440 SOLEX brand padlocks are suspected of being counterfeit.

· Customs AuthorityReporting on the discovery of suspected counterfeit locks.
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Originally published by Thanh Niên in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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