China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said in 2026 it focused enforcement on false advertising and other misleading practices in online food sales, directing local market regulation bureaus to investigate and sanction illegal activity, rectify market irregularities and remove noncompliant entities. SAMR published six representative cases, including one handled by the Jincheng (Shanxi) Market Regulation Bureau against Honghua Health Club for false promotion of health-food prod

2026-10-21

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said in 2026 it focused enforcement on false advertising and other misleading practices in online food sales, directing local market regulation bureaus to investigate and sanction illegal activity, rectify market irregularities and remove noncompliant entities. SAMR published six representative cases, including one handled by the Jincheng (Shanxi) Market Regulation Bureau against Honghua Health Club for false promotion of health-food products.