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Taiwan ministry orders removal of fraudulent 'environmental label' ads

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Taiwan's Ministry of Environment stated that a product called "Meifengbi" is falsely using the official environmental label, constituting fraud.
  • The ministry has ordered the removal of advertisements and related content for the product, which claims to be a tile anti-mildew and waterproof sealant pen.
  • Consumers are warned not to be deceived by the fraudulent advertising, which has appeared on platforms like Facebook.

Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has identified a fraudulent scheme involving a product that falsely claims to bear the official environmental label. The product, marketed online as "Meifengbi" (็พŽ็ธซ็ญ†), is being promoted as a tile anti-mildew and waterproof sealant pen.

Authorities have taken action, ordering the immediate removal of all advertisements and related content associated with the product. The ministry explicitly stated that the use of the environmental label is a clear act of deception and constitutes fraud under the Fraud Prevention Act.

Consumers are urged to exercise caution and avoid falling victim to this scam. The fraudulent advertising has been observed on social media platforms, including Facebook, highlighting the need for vigilance against misleading online promotions. The ministry's swift response aims to protect the public from deceptive marketing practices.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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