Core Viewpoint - The article highlights serious allegations against Henan Zhongce Testing Service Co., Ltd. regarding the issuance of false testing reports, including sample substitution and data forgery, which raises significant concerns about food safety and regulatory compliance in the industry [1][3][6]. Group 1: Allegations of Fraud - A former laboratory head reported that the company routinely provided false testing reports, including substituting samples and altering data to meet management demands [1][3]. - Specific instances were cited where samples sent for testing were not as reported, such as sending tomatoes and cucumbers instead of the requested aquatic products [4][6]. - Employees have allegedly been pressured to produce compliant reports despite the lack of actual testing, leading to the issuance of fraudulent documents [3][4]. Group 2: Regulatory Response - The local market supervision department has initiated an investigation into the allegations, with the company stating it will cooperate with the inquiry [1][5]. - The regulatory body has emphasized the importance of accountability for testing institutions, which are subject to civil, administrative, and criminal liabilities for issuing false reports [7]. - Recent regulatory efforts have intensified to combat fraudulent practices in testing institutions, with severe penalties for those found guilty of issuing false reports, especially in critical areas like food safety [7]. Group 3: Company Background - Henan Zhongce was established in 2015 and has been involved in various testing services, primarily for food safety, with a significant number of contracts awarded by local market supervision departments [6]. - The company has faced scrutiny due to its history of winning numerous bids for food safety supervision projects, raising questions about its operational integrity [6].