Investigations revealed that the manufactured products were counterfeit and had serious risks to consumers
Two clandestine cosmetics factories were dismantled by the Civil Police in and São João de Meriti, Na. The operation resulted in the detention of two people, including the owner and a manager, who were accused of crimes related to intellectual property and public health. Investigations revealed that the manufactured products were counterfeit and had serious risks to consumers. Researchers found that factories used modern machinery, but operated under inadequate conditions without proper protective equipment for workers. In addition, product packaging and labels were tampered with, which further increased the danger to those who used them. Police action was an important step to curb this type of illegal activity in the region.
The Civil Police announced that the investigations will not stop here. The goal is to identify other possible involved in this scheme, which may have generated revenues of millions of reais. The operation highlights the need for a more rigorous combat for the production and marketing of irregular cosmetics that affect the health of the population. Anvisa, the agency responsible for regulating health and cosmetics products, warns that items that do not follow their rules are considered irregular. These products do not guarantee effectiveness, safety or quality, representing a significant risk to consumer health. Police action is a warning about the importance of purchasing products from reliable and regulated sources.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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