Merchants Evade Inspection of Unsafe Children's Cosmetics

Parents in China are reporting skin redness, swelling, eczema, and allergic reactions in children following the use of certain cosmetics. Journalists investigated products marketed for children that lack the required 'Xiao Jianduan' safety logo. Some merchants are selling children's cosmetics that lack the required mandatory safety certification marks. Reports indicate that certain vendors have attempted to obstruct journalists by seizing products and driving them away from stores to prevent photography. These merchants are allegedly aware of the products' true attributes but continue to sell them. The investigation highlights a lack of compliance with strict regulatory processes for children's goods. Merchants in Beijing are reportedly evading inspections by obstructing journalists and preventing photography of non-compliant products. Some vendors used high sales volume as an excuse to bypass safety regulations. Reporters reported that certain merchants physically seized products from journalists to prevent photography and then drove them away from stores. Merchants in Beijing are selling cosmetics that are not intended for children despite strict regulatory requirements for the 'Xiao Jing Dun' safety mark. The market for these products has seen growth, with sales of related items on major e-commerce platforms reaching approximately 291 million yuan. Over 7,000 new related enterprises have been established nationwide in the past year.