The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) recently apprehended a manufacturer of counterfeit mosquito repellent in Samut Sakhon, along with three distribution points across three provinces. The counterfeit products, containing hazardous chemicals, were discovered today, and a total of 227,000 boxes worth 4.54 million baht were seized.
The CIB’s investigation was sparked by the discovery of two Chinese mosquito repellent brands sold on social media and in retail stores. The brands lacked Thai labelling and production numbers, misleading consumers into believing they were harmless due to the use of a baby’s image on the box. Furthermore, these products were cheaper than the market price, making them more appealing to the general public.
Upon testing, the counterfeit mosquito repellent products were found to contain harmful chemicals from the Pyrethriods group,…
