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三伏贴市场乱象调查:成分、备案与渠道“三重迷雾”
Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-08-05 12:53

Core Viewpoint - The market for Sanfu patches, a traditional Chinese medicine therapy, is currently facing significant issues, including the prevalence of counterfeit products, misleading claims, and a lack of regulatory oversight, leading to consumer confusion and potential health risks [1][10]. Composition - Many Sanfu patches sold in the market do not contain traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients but are instead made of a spherical body and medical adhesive, with over 50,000 units sold under misleading health claims [4][6]. - The product is classified as a Class I medical device, primarily providing physical stimulation without any pharmacological effects, contradicting the claims made by sellers [6][8]. Registration - Sellers have altered the intended use of their products, misrepresenting physical stimulation as having therapeutic effects, which violates regulatory standards [7][9]. - The addition of terms like "treatment" and "preventive" in product descriptions exceeds the approved scope of the medical device, constituting false advertising [8][9]. Channels - The sale of Sanfu patches has expanded beyond traditional medical institutions to various retail outlets, including cosmetics and tea shops, which lack the necessary qualifications to provide such services [11][13]. - Many sellers exploit the concept of Sanfu patches to market ordinary adhesive products, often making unverified claims about their efficacy [10][12]. - The lack of professional guidance in these non-medical sales channels increases the risk of improper use, potentially leading to health issues for consumers [14].