"I didn't think it was illegal" Sale of fertilizers, etc. with the flea market app Document inspection June 17 11:55
Seven men and women from all over the country were screened for documents, saying that it was illegal to sell the surplus fertilizer for gardening using the flea market app. All of them said that they didn't think it was illegal, and the Metropolitan Police Department called on them to confirm the laws and rules before listing.
Documents were sent to 7 people, including men and women in their 30s and 50s, who live in Akita, Gunma, and Fukuoka prefectures.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, 7 people from May to September last year through the flea market app ``Mercali'' etc., unauthorized use of surplus commercial fertilizer for gardening and ash ``plant grass ash'' used as fertilizer from home wood stove It is suspected of violating the Fertilizer Control Law, such as being sold at.
In order to ensure the quality of fertilizers and the safety of agricultural products, it is necessary to obtain permission from the prefecture to sell fertilizers.
In response to the investigation, all seven people who were sent documents said they did not think that it was against the law.
The operating companies such as the Flea Market app are informed about the prohibited items on their websites, and the Metropolitan Police Department calls on them to confirm the laws and rules before listing.
This is also prohibited
Although flea apps and internet auctions allow you to easily trade various items on the Internet, some items may be subject to the law, so be careful when listing.
This time, fertilizers for gardening were targeted for detection, but there are many cases in which we sell products without knowing that they are illegal.
The items that are regulated by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act are particularly noticeable.
It is prohibited to sell medicines without the permission of the sales business, and it is illegal to sell or sell surplus compresses, herbal medicines, pregnancy tests, etc. at home.
It is prohibited to sell medical massage devices such as home-use massage devices without notification.
As for cosmetics such as hair care and skin care, it is prohibited to sell cosmetics purchased overseas.
Even cosmetics that are listed in the market and sold in Japan are "manufacturing and sales without permission" if they are put out of the box and subdivided.
It means that the company that manages the application informs you of items that are prohibited to be listed on its website, etc., and monitors illegal listings with the system and people's eyes to take measures such as cancellation.