MFDS Conducts Random Inspection on Protein Supplements Safety and Online Advertising

As revealed by the MFDS report released on Dec 23rd, 2019, MFDS carried out random inspection of 195 protein supplements, including 110 domestic products, 65 imported products, and 20 CBEC products. Only one product from the CBEC channel was found noncompliant and tested positive for banned anabolic steroids.

No.	Transaction Platform	Product Name	Photo
1	Amazon	Supreme Testosterone booster

Besides, MFDS further reviewed the online advertising of protein supplements over 2046 transaction websites. Sixty-three advertisements were found to violate the advertising regulation Standards for Prohibited Food Labeling and Advertising. Violations included misleading consumers and misrepresenting ordinary foods as health functional foods.
The enterprises involved will face administrative sanctions. Furthermore, MFDS will report them to relevant authorities.