Core Viewpoint - Usmile, a well-known oral care brand, has been fined 250,000 yuan for spreading misleading information that disparaged its competitor, Laifen Technology, in violation of China's Anti-Unfair Competition Law [1][2][3]. Company Overview - Usmile was founded in 2016 and initially focused on electric toothbrushes, later expanding its product line to include water flossers, toothpaste, and brush heads [4]. - Laifen Technology, established in 2019, initially developed hair dryers and only entered the electric toothbrush market in October 2023. The company also offers shavers and other products [6]. Financial Performance - Laifen Technology reported revenues of 130 million yuan in 2021 and 1.567 billion yuan in 2022. However, it is projected to incur a net loss of 80 million yuan for its toothbrush product line in 2024 [6]. - Usmile electric toothbrushes are priced between 399 and 798 yuan, while Laifen's electric toothbrushes range from 377 to 768 yuan [6]. Regulatory Action - The Guangzhou Tianhe District Market Supervision Administration determined that Usmile's actions constituted commercial defamation, leading to a fine of 250,000 yuan on July 28 [2][3].
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Qi Lu Wan Bao·2025-09-05 12:21