Before allowing products to appear on the market, especially medicines, cosmetics, food supplements, and other products, it is required to have quality control and have a registration number or reference number from the relevant institution before being allowed. However, there are still fraudsters who need to strengthen the management and inspection mechanism to be sure and correct according to the legal mechanism. Therefore, it is necessary to inspect and clean up all products that harm the health of Cambodians.
Up until now, some legitimate traders have respected the law and respected the procedures, but some have respected it, some have not, and some have not only used fraudulent images. For those who are legitimate traders who bring all kinds of products to be tested and passed the laboratory and received a registration number or reference number, they should be recognized. However, in the case of those who respect it but do not respect it, and some have not only not, they must face the law according to the applicable penalties.
On the other hand, this case should not be done or taken action only when the business owner has a criminal problem. It should be done even when the business owner is in normal operation or the product is popular. We need to know some business owners because they want to make a lot of profit. First, they ask for the law, ask for the correct registration number or reference number, but when their business grows, they have money, power, factions, and have the backing to break the law by doing some legal and some illegal business. This case is like the case of Ms. Cheng Sreyrat, owner of Ahron Niharon, Lafriya Cosmetics, etc.
This woman has been doing online business for years, selling many products. After the woman was found guilty of the law, they went to inspect and found that among the product samples taken to the National Center for Health Research, they found that there were two health supplements and three cosmetic products that were not Registration number or reference number.
The Ministry of Health confirmed that products without registration numbers or reference numbers were found among 14 products currently circulating on the market. Importantly, products without registration numbers or reference numbers were found to contain certain ingredients that, if used incorrectly, are harmful to human health. Common ingredients include Salicylic Acid, Mercury, and Tranexamic Acid. These substances can cause dry skin, skin irritation, allergic skin reactions, kidney failure, skin cancer, and nervous system damage, etc.
Based on this argument, we think that in order to improve the safety of citizens who use various products, both imported and domestically produced, there should be a regular inspection mechanism according to a clear schedule and work procedures. The work of checking the registration number or reference number, as well as the quality of the product, should not be done once, but should be done regularly according to procedures and forms, as well as clear standards, which are divided under the law, to be correct. Relevant institutions should have a mobile team to inspect and take immediate action, not just one time and then the end.
Up until now, health supplements, lotions, traditional medicines, and medicines have come in many forms and brands, and the distribution process is extensive, especially on the online market. These products may include products that are likely to be products without a registration number or reference number. In addition, there may be processed food products and canned goods, etc., which need to be improved to ensure the health and safety of food consumers and domestic consumers.
