Retailers accuse platforms like Shopee, Shein and AliExpress of selling ‘banned’ products

Brazilian retailers blame foreign e-commerce platforms operating in the country Selling restricted or prohibited products at risk to consumers’ health. The complaint was prepared by the Retail Development Institute (IDV) and its content Folha de S.Paulo Tuesday (21).

Pure formaldehyde 37%, alcohol 92.8%, teeth whiteners and progressive brush set with formaldehyde These are some of the items found on reported e-commerce sites that are prohibited for sale or restricted for use. There are also mentions of unproven products such as bladder cancer medication, bottled water for pregnancy, and anti-smoking spray.

According to the survey sent to the Brazilian Institute of Experts (IBP/IBPTech), these and other unregulated products will be available on online stores such as AliExpress, Shopee and Shein. The purpose is to check whether there is any non-compliance with Inmetro, Anvisa and Anatel standards.

Still Asian retailers according to IDV They don’t have any criteria to register sellers, turns into a “virtual camalodrome”. Additionally, the business states that misleading, exploitative ads and ads promoting counterfeit products circulate freely in the marketplaces.

Companies are talking

When contacted by the report, Shein and Shopee stated: directory Sellers are required to comply with the laws of the country and failure to comply with standards may result in removal from their platforms., after investigation. AliExpress has not commented so far.

Material resulting from expertise Forwarded to the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office (PGR), following a failed attempt to turn the content over to regulators late last year. IDV is currently awaiting the meeting with PGR.

Although the report only mentions Asian platforms, other retailers, including a national retailer, may also be selling the banned products. Sheet. According to the newspaper, Mercado Livre and Magazine Luiza sell products containing 37% formaldehyde, banned since 2009.

They both said this take down ads in case of incompatibilityAfter reporting and analyzing each situation, the seller may be banned if irregularities are proven.