Counterfeit and fake candies flooding the Tet market

As the year comes to a close, the confectionery market is becoming increasingly vibrant. Taking advantage of this opportunity, many small businesses have been producing counterfeit and imitation products in order to maximize profits.

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Less than a month until Tet, the demand for use by the people increases, so the sale of fake cakes and candies appears in many places. With the development of technology, it is difficult to distinguish between genuine and fake goods. So, what are the health risks of fake cakes and candies? How can we avoid buying fake products? Let’s find out in this article.

1Discovery of many facilities producing fake cake and candy labels

The closer to Tet, the more stores and grocery stores display a variety of cakes and candies, including both domestic and foreign products, and many products without labels are sold at low prices.


Fake labeled products are newly manufactured

Currently, fake labels of famous cake and candy brands have appeared on the cake and candy market with increasingly sophisticated technology, making it difficult for consumers to distinguish.

Not long ago, VTV reported that the police discovered a facility printing fake cake and candy labels in Hanoi, with brands like Danisa from Denmark (written as Damisa), Cosy from Kinh Do (becoming Cozy)…


Fake labeled cakes and candies waiting to be transported to the market

In addition, there are many cakes and candies labeled as being produced in Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, but actually produced in China and the origin of the production facilities is unknown.

These fake labeled products are very beautiful, colorful, and attractive, similar to genuine products. Normal consumers cannot differentiate between them.


Cakes and candies with fake labels are sold in markets

Furthermore, it is currently a trend to buy gifts online for relatives and friends on Tet holiday. It saves time and is convenient. However, when receiving the goods, they are not as shown in the online images.

If the consumers unknowingly buy cakes and candies with fake labels of unknown origin and without quality checks, it is very dangerous to their health.

2Health risks of fake cakes and candies


Health risks of fake cakes and candies

Using low-quality products of unknown origin is very harmful to health.

Especially, types of jam, cakes, and candies that use many additives and food coloring of unknown origins have the potential to cause cancer.

These products are often dyed with synthetic food colorings, or even industrial colors which are forbidden to use in food, causing harm to the digestive system and affecting the liver, heart…

3How to avoid buying fake cakes and candies


How to avoid buying fake cakes and candies
Here are some notes to avoid buying fake cakes and candies:

  • For Tet jam, cakes, and candies, choose reliable and reputable stores and systems.
  • Choose famous and reputable brands on the market.
  • Only buy products with clear expiration dates and manufacturing locations on the packaging.
  • Do not choose cheap products with unknown origins and without brand labels.
  • Avoid buying cakes and candies sold in bulk without brand labels.
  • Avoid buying pre-packaged gift baskets from outside shops because these products often have expired dates.

The above are some information about cake and candy products. Hopefully, this article provides useful information for you to avoid buying unsafe fake cakes and candies.

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