Govt: CIB-FDA Busts Illegal Botox-Filler Cafe Over 4M Baht

MGR Online•Politics•1h ago

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Authorities Crack Down on Underground Cosmetic Supply Chain, Seizing Illicit Botulinum Toxin and Fillers.

•The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) busted a cafe used for storing and distributing illegal and unregistered cosmetic products in Bangkok.
•The operation seized 777 items, including unregistered medical devices and drugs, with an estimated value exceeding 4 million baht.
•The seized products were reportedly supplied to clinics nationwide, highlighting a significant illegal distribution network.

Overview

•The FDA and CIB conducted an operation to crack down on illegal cosmetic products.
•This operation was in response to government policy to continue addressing such issues.
•The illegal storage and distribution point was located in the Lat Phrao district of Bangkok.
•Authorities seized a total of 777 items, including unregistered medical devices and drugs.
•The value of the seized illegal goods was estimated to be over 4,000,000 baht.
•The government urges the public to only use services from licensed and credible beauty clinics.
•Consumers are advised to check product packaging and registration numbers before receiving services due to potential severe allergic reactions.
•The public is encouraged to report suspicious activities to the FDA hotline 1556 to help further investigations.

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Key Quotes

Nantsawee Ploytalae Laksameechan

"Inspection found a large number of unregistered medical devices and drugs, totaling 249 items and 337 registered medical devices, which is bad news for consumers."

การตรวจสอบพบว่าจำนวนเครื่องมือแพทย์และยาที่ไม่มีทะเบียนมีจำนวนมากถึง 249 ชิ้น และเครื่องมือแพทย์มีทะเบียน 337 ชิ้น ซึ่งนับว่าเป็นข่าวร้ายแก่ผู้บริโภค

Key Entities

Organization

Central Investigation Bureau(CIB)ℹ️

The Thai police agency that collaborated with the FDA in busting an illegal cosmetic distribution operation.

Food and Drug Administration(อย.)ℹ️

The Thai regulatory body that partnered with the CIB to raid a cafe distributing unregistered cosmetic products and drugs.

Person

Nantsawee Ploytalae Laksameechan(นางสาวพลอยทะเล ลักษมีแสงจันทร์)

The Deputy Government Spokesperson who announced the successful operation against illegal cosmetic supplies.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand where the illegal cosmetic operation was uncovered.

Lat Phrao District(เขตลาดพร้าว)ℹ️

The specific district within Bangkok where the cafe used for storing and distributing illegal cosmetic products was located.

Law

Drug Act B.E. 1967 (1967)(พ.ร.บ. ยา พ.ศ. 1967)

The Thai legislation under which charges were filed for selling unregistered drugs and violating licensing requirements.

Medical Device Act B.E. 2008 (2008)(พ.ร.บ. เครื่องมือแพทย์ พ.ศ. 2008)

The Thai legislation under which penalties were applied for selling medical devices without proper authorization or registration.