The Ministry of Public Security has prosecuted and detained 8 defendants for "Producing and trading fake goods as food" and "Violating the regulations on accounting, causing serious consequences".
From August, 2021 to now, the subjects have established Rentce Pharma International Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company and Hacofood Group Nutrition Joint Stock Company to produce and trade powdered milk.
So far, 573 brands of milk powder. Milk for people with diabetes, kidney failure, premature babies, lack of months and pregnant women. The assessment results showed that many quality criteria reached less than 70% compared to publication. In 4 years, this group has sold the amount of milk worth nearly VND 500 billion.
In addition to establishing two companies Hacofood Group and Ranch Pharma, the subjects also contributed capital to establish 9 other companies, forming an ecosystem used to publish trademarks and distribute products produced by two factories on production. Companies include: Group International Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, Big Four Pharma International Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, Long Khang Group International Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, BFF Medicine Nutrition Joint Stock Company, Safaco Group International Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, Darifa Group International Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, Win CT International Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, Phuc An Khang Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, Asian Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company.
After the fake milk powder case was exposed, both the website and the fanpage of the related companies were unable to access.
Previously, the products of these two companies were advertised internationally, using materials imported from New Zealand, applying modern production technology. Many products are also advertised by celebrities, quality assessments and sold at diapers and supermarkets in many provinces and cities across the country.
Some product lines can be mentioned and distributed by these companies:
Brand Cilonmum - distributed by Group International Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, including: Cilonmum Colos Baby 24h, Cilonmum Colos Pedia 24h, Cilonmum for Mum Colostrum 24h, Cilonmum Bgludiabet Colostrum 24h, Cilonmum Kid Goat Colostrum 24h, Cilonmum Pedia Goat Colostrum 24 Colostrum 24h.
Talacmum brand - the product of Hacofood Group, including: Talacmum for Mum, Talacmum Gain, Talacmum Gludiabet, Talacmum Goat Kids, Talacmum Goat Pedia, Talacmum IQ Grow, Talacmum Kalosure Gold, Talacmum Kid Baby, Talacmum Pedia Cooll.
Colos 24h Premium Brand - of Rance Pharma International Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, including: Colos 24h Premium Kid Baby (for babies), Colos 24h Premium.
Some other lines are also sold popular:
Newsure Colos 24h Kid Plus (0-12 months)
Baby Care Colostrum Kid (young 0-12 months)
Bold Milk for Mum Colostrum, Bold Milk Glu Sure Colostrum
Sure IQ Sure Gold (Nutrition for the whole family)
Nature Colostrum 24h Kid, Nance Goat Pedia
In addition to Cilonmum brands, Group International Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company also distributes many other milk brands on the market, including Nance, Baby Care, Darifa, IQ Plus+, Kenmil, Samice, Sure IQ, Colos IQ, Bold Milk, Kasumi.
A medical expert with warnings, fake milk and poor quality milk hidden many risks for health, especially for children, the elderly and the sick.
The use of impersonal milk can cause micronutrients and malnutrition if not supplemented promptly. In addition, if the production process does not ensure hygiene and safety, milk can be contaminated with bacteria, mold causing diarrhea, allergies, poisoning.
Experts recommend that consumers should only choose products with clear origin, tested and quality certification.