Core Viewpoint - The rapid development of live e-commerce has led to the promotion of ordinary food products as "health miracle drugs," with hosts using carefully crafted scripts to induce viewers to make purchases [1][6][18] Group 1: Misleading Product Claims - Many products, such as a tea claimed to be from Beijing Tongrentang, are marketed with exaggerated health benefits like "lowering blood pressure" and "improving stroke paralysis," despite containing spelling errors on their packaging [1][10] - A product marketed as γ-aminobutyric acid collagen peptide drink is promoted with claims of containing "4 major amino acids + 13 nutrients" and having growth-enhancing effects, while its actual standard is that of a beverage, not a health supplement [6][7] - The promotion of products like "shark cartilage calcium tablets" and "glucosamine chondroitin" as traditional medicinal materials is misleading, as they are merely pressed candy [1][12] Group 2: Regulatory Challenges - Despite ongoing improvements in management measures for live e-commerce, many continue to blur the lines in the "three products and one device" (medicines, medical devices, health foods, and special medical purpose formula foods) sector, making it difficult for consumers to identify exaggerated claims [2][19] - Regulatory authorities face challenges in taking action against misleading claims due to a lack of medical knowledge, which hampers their ability to intervene effectively [2][19] Group 3: Legal Consequences - A case in Anhui Province involved a company that falsely marketed a health product, resulting in a sales amount exceeding 30 million yuan, leading to significant prison sentences for the perpetrators [13][16] - The market supervision department reported a significant increase in complaints related to live e-commerce, with 402,000 complaints received in 2024, marking a 19.3% year-on-year increase [12] Group 4: Industry Insights - Analysts highlight that the most significant issues in the live e-commerce sector include false advertising, the strong concealment of misleading claims, and the lack of substantial penalties for violations, which fails to deter those attempting to exploit loopholes [18][19] - Recommendations for industry governance include requiring that only qualified professionals and institutions engage in live e-commerce for health-related products, with strict penalties for violations [19]