Ordinary food may not claim to cure disease: this covers labels, instructions, ads and livestream sales pitches
- Moderate value
- Evidence A
- Keeps you free
- Free
- Takes minutes
- Some willpower
In plain words
The labels, instructions and ads of ordinary food may not say it prevents or cures disease. Apart from the three kinds of ads for medical services, drugs and medical devices, no ad may claim to cure disease, or use words that sound like medicine. The fine is 1 to 3 times the cost of the ads. If the ad cost can't be worked out, the fine is 100,000 to 200,000 CNY. In serious cases the business license can also be revoked.
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Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 12, tip 10. This section describes legal rules, mostly mainland China’s. It is general information, not legal advice; for your own case, talk to a lawyer. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer