Sellers of 'misleading' vitamin pills still unpunished six years after corona

Sellers of vitamin pills that were deemed misleading during the coronavirus pandemic have still not paid their fines. According to Het Parool, this is still the case six years later. The products were advertised at the time as protection against the coronavirus.

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) stated in 2020 that the deceptive claims had to be stopped. Initially, fines were imposed, but apparently they have not yet been paid. Het Parool has no information about any payment or cause for the delay.

These are supplements that were incorrectly presented as a preventive measure against covid-19. Consumers may have been misled about the actual health benefits of the products. At the time, the ACM called on various companies to adjust their advertising.

This report is a summary based on the mentioned source and is not medical advice. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist in case of complaints.