Core Viewpoint - E-commerce platforms such as Taobao, JD.com, and Pinduoduo continue to sell betel nut as food, which violates regulations set by the National Market Supervision Administration [21][27]. Group 1: Current Status of Betel Nut Sales - As of now, platforms like Taobao still categorize betel nut under "food" sections, such as "snacks" and "confectionery," without any changes from previous months [4][6][8]. - JD.com also lists betel nut under "food and beverages" as "dried fruits," indicating a similar trend in misclassification [9][12]. - Pinduoduo has shown some awareness by removing betel nut from its homepage recommendations but still categorizes it under "local agricultural products" and "dried fruits" [15][16][19]. Group 2: Regulatory Violations - The classification of betel nut as food contradicts the National Market Supervision Administration's regulations, which state that betel nut is not recognized as food and should not be sold as such [21][23]. - The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified betel nut as a Group 1 carcinogen, linking it to increased risks of oral cancer [25][26]. Group 3: Recommendations for E-commerce Platforms - Legal experts suggest that e-commerce platforms should remove betel nut from food categories and provide clear warnings that it is not a food product [27][28]. - Platforms are encouraged to enhance consumer education regarding the health risks associated with betel nut and to avoid misleading advertising [27].