The Working Group on the Marketing of Dietary Supplements of the Chamber of Deputies will hold a public hearing to discuss the responsibility of digital platforms in the sale and advertising of counterfeit products.

This discussion is in response to a request from the group’s coordinator, Deputy Felipe Carreras (PSB-PE).

The congressman aims to address the role of digital platforms and marketplaces in monitoring and overseeing the sale of dietary supplements, particularly in light of the rise in sales of counterfeit products and those lacking health registration.

“Digital platforms have become the primary sales channels for dietary supplements in the country, but the lack of control over sellers and products has facilitated the spread of counterfeit and irregular items, endangering millions of consumers,” Carreras states.

“The hearing will provide an opportunity to discuss joint supervision mechanisms, platform accountability policies, and the need to enhance consumer protection legislation in the digital environment,” he adds.