Pursuant to Plan No. 13/KH-TCQLTT dated October 22, 2024 of the General Department of Market Management, the Market Management Department (QLTT) of Quang Ninh province issued Plan No. 1004/KH-QLTT QN, directing the Market Management Teams to deploy a peak period of market inspection and control before, during and after the Lunar New Year.
After more than two months of implementation, the entire Department has inspected and handled 194 violations, with a total amount of more than 8.1 billion VND. Of which, the fine paid to the State budget is 3.45 billion VND; The value of confiscated goods is 1.05 billion VND; The value of destroyed goods is 3.69 billion VND.
Notably, 78 violations related to counterfeit goods and intellectual property infringement were handled, with fines of VND1.52 billion. More than 6,000 counterfeit products, worth VND1.62 billion, were forced to be destroyed.
Regarding food safety, 65 violations were detected, with fines of VND845 million and many goods forced to be destroyed, including: 6,779 units of confectionery, soft drinks, and snack products; 538 kg of fruit; 840 sausage products; 582 bottles of smuggled wine and 430 liters of wine.
Some notable cases include Market Management Team No. 4 searching a warehouse sold on TikTok Shop, seizing 2,304 boxes of red apple candy with cashew nuts of unknown origin, worth 345 million VND.
On January 16, 2025, Market Management Team No. 5 inspected the LOVE BEAUTY Business Household (Tran Hung Dao Ward, Ha Long City), seizing 80 bottles of smuggled wine, worth 198.87 million VND.
The Market Management Department of Quang Ninh province will continue to closely monitor business activities at tourist areas, sightseeing spots, and the 2025 Spring Festival, ensuring a healthy and safe market for people.
