[Million Village Classroom] Are "food grade" cosmetics really edible? Expert: It can be reached in the laboratory-Chinanews.com

　　Recently, “food-grade” cosmetics and “edible” cosmetics have appeared on the market. Some e-commerce platforms are selling goods, and even a well-known host asked his staff to demonstrate “drinking essential oils” on the spot when they brought the goods live. ".

Today’s Million Village Classroom invited Zhu Yi, an associate professor at the Food College of China Agricultural University, and Guo Xiaoming, a lawyer from Sichuan Juheng Law Firm, to talk about whether “food-grade” cosmetics are reliable?

Is it really possible?

Is the business's move legal?

　　Q1: What do people think?

　　[Concurrent] Beijing residents

　　I don't think these cosmetics are edible, because after all, they contain some ingredients that are bad for the body.

　　[Concurrent] Beijing residents

　　I may wait and see for a while, if everyone feels OK, I may try it.

　　[Concurrent] Beijing residents

　　It depends on what kind of product it is. For example, if it is a lipstick, I think it has some meaning.

　　[Concurrent] Beijing residents

　　I don’t think it’s credible, because cosmetics contain chemicals.

　　[Concurrent] Beijing residents

　　I think it is not possible.

　　[Concurrent] Beijing residents

　　I don't recognize it at the moment, because I think the food itself is completely different from cosmetics.

　　[Concurrent] Beijing residents

　　I think if there is any (industry) standard, I can look at it.

　　Q2: What does food grade mean?

　　[Concurrent] Zhu Yi, Associate Professor, College of Food Science, China Agricultural University

　　Let us first clarify the concepts of two terms, one is food grade and the other is food grade.

Food grade refers to things that can be eaten directly. For example, we have food grade salt and industrial salt. This emphasizes whether it can be eaten.

　　Food grade is more to say, although you are not directly used to eat, but you will come into contact with food.

For example, this paper has no bleach, so it can be used as a food packaging material.

　　Whether I talk about food grade or edible grade, it means that if the thing is eaten or touched with food, it will not pose a risk to human health.

　　Q3: Are "food grade" and "edible" cosmetics reliable?

　　[Concurrent] Zhu Yi, Associate Professor, College of Food Science, China Agricultural University

　　If it is claimed to be edible, it must have the "food" brand name. If it is only the "makeup" brand name, then the term "edible" will be suspected of misleading and false propaganda.

　　After all, cosmetics and food belong to different industries.

(Products) The inside should be food grade, and the outside should be food grade. All must be met from the outside to the inside. It is really difficult for cosmetics to require food standards.

　　Q4: Is it illegal for businesses to mislead consumers with concepts when promoting products?

　　[Concurrent] Guo Xiaoming, Lawyer of Sichuan Juheng Law Firm

　　The "Consumer Rights Protection Law" stipulates that consumers have the right to know the truth about the purchase of goods, and that the information provided by operators on the quality, performance, use, and validity period of goods or services to consumers shall be truthful and comprehensive, and shall not be used for information. False or misleading propaganda.

If a business uses related concepts to mislead consumers in the process of promoting cosmetics, it is an illegal act and infringes on the legitimate rights and interests of consumers.

　　Q5: What kind of consequences should I bear if I violate the law?

　　[Concurrent] Guo Xiaoming, Lawyer of Sichuan Juheng Law Firm

　　If a business misleads consumers, it may be suspected of fraud. According to the "Consumer Rights Protection Law", consumers can request a refund of one compensation for three.

If this causes personal damage to the consumer, compensation should also be made for the loss.

If a business propagates through advertisements and is deemed to be a false advertisement, the advertising operators, advertising publishers, and advertising spokespersons shall be jointly and severally liable with the advertisers.

　　Q6: How should consumers avoid pitfalls when choosing such products?

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　　[Concurrent] Guo Xiaoming, Lawyer of Sichuan Juheng Law Firm

　　When consumers choose such products, they must not trust advertisements and verbal promises of businesses, especially those that promote special effects. They must understand the product ingredients and use taboos before making a choice.

Pay attention to prevent the marketing routines of the merchants, do not buy too many products that you do not understand or have not used at one time, and pay attention to save the shopping and payment vouchers in case of emergency.

　　Q7: Will there be "edible" cosmetics in the future?

　　[Concurrent] Zhu Yi, Associate Professor, College of Food Science, China Agricultural University

　　It can only be said that it represents a new pursuit of consumers for the safety of cosmetics and puts forward a higher standard for the cosmetics industry.

I think the existing research literature can be reached in the laboratory.

　　Reporter Jean Baokui reports from Beijing

Editor in charge: [Li Ji]