TRT(SH:600085) Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-12-16 15:36Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Consumer Protection Committee has exposed the "Tongrentang Antarctic Krill Oil" product for having a phospholipid content of 0, raising questions about the integrity of the brand and the supply chain involved in this alleged counterfeit case [1][3]. Group 1: Company Accountability - Beijing Tongrentang (Sichuan) Health Industry Co., Ltd. is questioned for purchasing the product at a price significantly lower than the normal cost of Antarctic krill oil, raising concerns about their quality control measures during product acceptance [3][4]. - The company has been criticized for not conducting thorough checks on the phospholipid content during the procurement process, which is essential for ensuring product quality [3]. - The company claims to be responsible for the products sold, stating that they are currently awaiting responses from relevant authorities regarding the testing of the product [4]. Group 2: Consumer Impact - Consumers are purchasing the product at a retail price of 50-60 yuan per bottle, while the procurement cost is only 3-4 yuan, highlighting a significant markup and questioning the ethical practices of the involved parties [3]. - The presence of such problematic products in the health functional food market not only harms consumer rights but also negatively impacts consumer confidence [3]. Group 3: Legal Actions - The controlling shareholder of Beijing Tongrentang Health Industry Co., Ltd. has announced that the involved product was used without authorization of the "Beijing Tongrentang" name, indicating potential legal violations, and has initiated legal proceedings against the involved companies [5].