This is going to be a huge problem in the medical/health vertical. It's one thing to get a BommyTahama pair of sunglasses, it's quite another to get counterfeit supplements that could cause injury.
Well, I wasn't going to say so here, but I will because it's important context and might lead Google searchers to this thread: the product I was talking about is Preparation H, a medicated wipe made by GSK Consumer Healthcare for people with hemorrhoids.
(Yes, I have filed detailed reports with the FDA and FTC)
I've got counterfeit electrical goods on Amazon (solid state relay that was rated at something like 40A, but on opening it up after realizing it was counterfeit, found the electronics were only rated to something like 10A).
I complained in a review, that review never got published, despite the only SKU having only one seller - the purveyor of the counterfeit items. I did notice they blurred the logo of the real brand in some pictures later, though.
This already IS a huge problem in the medical/health vertical. You should NEVER order supplements, makeup, or medicines/chemicals from Amazon for this reason.
I think there have been a few different noteworthy events where issues have popped up. I'll link to a couple of articles I've found on the topics.
The US government has long had zero interest in verifying supplements (and vitamins) are what they claim they are. The best you can do is look for a USP logo.
SheinhardtWigCo|2 years ago
(Yes, I have filed detailed reports with the FDA and FTC)
hex4def6|2 years ago
I've got counterfeit electrical goods on Amazon (solid state relay that was rated at something like 40A, but on opening it up after realizing it was counterfeit, found the electronics were only rated to something like 10A).
I complained in a review, that review never got published, despite the only SKU having only one seller - the purveyor of the counterfeit items. I did notice they blurred the logo of the real brand in some pictures later, though.
InitialBP|2 years ago
I think there have been a few different noteworthy events where issues have popped up. I'll link to a couple of articles I've found on the topics.
https://themedicinemaker.com/business-regulation/amazons-fda...
https://www.sitejabber.com/resources/counterfeit-cosmetics-t...
lotsofpulp|2 years ago
Spooky23|2 years ago
Best avoided imo.
ncallaway|2 years ago
They simply cannot be trusted for these kinds of things.