Ngan Collagen's weight loss products are warned, people should avoid using them

Facing concerns about the safety of weight loss products advertised by "Ngan Collagen", the authorities in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are conducting inspections and taking samples for testing. People are advised not to use it during this time.

On May 26, the Department of Food Safety (Ministry of Health) sent an official letter to the Department of Food Safety of Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City and the Hanoi Food Safety and Hygiene Sub-Department, proposed to inspect and verify the preparation, trading and advertising activities of products introduced by individuals nicknamed "Ngan Collagen" on social networks.

According to information from the Department, two products that are of interest are "Apple Candy to eliminate belly fat" and "N-Collagen Lemon Plus". Both of them have not been issued a certificate of registration of the product announcement as well as a certificate of advertising content according to current regulations.

Initial review results show that the product "Apple Candy with abdominal fat removal" produced by N-Collagen Import and Export Co., Ltd. (District 8, Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City) distributed exclusively. The unit responsible for safety and distribution is Hoang Chau Pharma Co., Ltd. (Hanoi), while the manufacturing place is Vesco Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Dan Phuong district, Hanoi).

The product "N-Collagen Lemon Plus" is distributed by CT N-Collagen (District 7, Ho Chi Minh City). Ho Chi Minh City), by BeQuen Co., Ltd. (Hanoi) is responsible for the safety level, and is also manufactured at CT Vesco.

Although the necessary legal procedures have not been completed, these products are still widely advertised on social networks, especially through personal channels with a large number of followers. This raises many concerns about the transparency and safety of the product for consumers.

Facing the above situation, the Department of Food Safety of Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City has issued a recommendation, suggesting that people do not buy and use weight loss products advertised by "Ngan Collagen" while waiting for the test results and verification from the authorities.

On the same day, many socio-cultural departments in wards in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City has also simultaneously issued a similar warning, in order to ensure health safety for people.

The authorities emphasized that the use of products of unknown origin and not licensed for circulation can have potential health risks, especially in the context that weight loss products are often advertised with "fast" effects but lack of scientific verification.

Information about the incident quickly spread on social media platforms, attracting the attention of a large number of consumers. Many people expressed concern about unlicensed products still being heavily promoted, while another section questioned the responsibility of platforms in moderating advertising content.

Posts related to "Ngan Collagen" received thousands of comments and shares, showing the high level of public interest in products that directly affect health. In the context of the thriving dietary supplement market, this incident is seen as a wake-up call about advertising-based consumption habits instead of verification.

The incident once again raises the question of responsibility in controlling the advertising of dietary supplements on social networks – where individuals and celebrities can easily reach millions of followers without going through the content moderation process.

The Department of Food Safety recommends that consumers should be cautious and do not trust advertisements on the Internet, especially products introduced by individuals, without confirmation from the authorities.

Inspection, sampling and verification are ongoing. While waiting for the official results, people are advised not to use related products to avoid unnecessary risks.

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