杜绝假奶粉，要靠全链条监管

Core Viewpoint - The discovery of a counterfeit milk powder production site in Henan Province highlights significant regulatory failures in the food safety sector, raising concerns about the effectiveness of oversight mechanisms in e-commerce platforms and government agencies [1][2]. Group 1: Counterfeit Milk Powder Production - In August 2024, police in Zhongmou County, Henan Province, uncovered a site producing counterfeit milk powder, arresting 12 suspects and seizing a large quantity of raw materials, packaging, and equipment [1]. - The counterfeit milk powder contained high levels of maltodextrin and lacked essential nutrients like fat and protein, posing serious health risks to children [1]. - Despite the low production cost of 2-4 yuan per can, the counterfeit products were sold online for 30-88 yuan, generating over 6.5 million yuan in sales from March to August 2024 [1]. Group 2: Regulatory Failures - E-commerce platforms exhibited significant negligence in monitoring and regulating the sale of counterfeit products, raising questions about accountability for these platforms [1][2]. - The counterfeiters used forged customs documents and manipulated online reviews to mislead consumers, indicating a lack of due diligence by the platforms [1][2]. - The counterfeit operation was able to evade detection by frequently changing warehouse locations and claiming to have legitimate business registrations, which went unnoticed by regulatory authorities until police investigation [2]. Group 3: Need for Enhanced Oversight - The incident underscores the necessity for comprehensive food safety regulation, emphasizing that oversight cannot rely solely on reactive measures but must involve proactive monitoring and accountability across all stages of the supply chain [2]. - Strengthening the entire food safety regulatory framework is essential to prevent similar incidents in the future, requiring lessons learned from each case to enhance accountability [2].