Frequent haze spawns new commodity trading - selling air

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The frequent occurrence of haze has spawned a new commodity deal - "sale of air." Recently, a news of 1.2 yuan per person for purchasing air attracted the attention of netizens. Experts said that there are no category divisions for such products in the country. They are suspected of “three non-products” and false propaganda and recommend that consumers purchase with caution.

The reporter noticed that the air that came from Weihai, Shandong Province, and even from New Zealand and other places has become a clearly priced commodity on the e-commerce website and WeChat circle of friends. Price from 5 yuan to 200 yuan range, packaging both simple mineral water bottled, but also with a "breathing mask," the pressure of the container is installed, for the shelf life, many shopkeepers expressed unclear, and even frankly "novelty products only."

A 1.2 yuan can enjoy the "fresh air"

“Do you want to breathe the purest, freshest air? Then come and bottle the purest fresh air in Weihai! No haze, absolutely pure! You can be in the seaside, but in the mountains, no increase!” On an e-commerce platform, The online shop named "Weihai Self-driving Tour Club" hangs out a product called "Weihai Natural Fresh Air" and has played the above slogan.

After being recognized as a “free fortune,” the air has transformed into a “valuable commodity”, the price is not the same. From the domestic bottle of 5 yuan to the imported bottle of 219 yuan, the air is divided into different types. grade. The Beiqing Daily reporter contacted a store called “Weihai Hong Fishing Tackle” and found a “Venue Air” with a price of RMB 5. There are only a few brief introductions in the product details: “Negative oxygen ions are available and ready-made items are now available. , mineral water bottle packaging, long shelf life, buy one get one free of charge in severe smog areas. "After understanding buyers from Beijing, the store owner said: "I will give you four bottles, a total of 5 yuan."

Once the "import" label is added, the price will be different. A reporter search found that the price of air from Canada named "Vita" was 108 yuan, which is a bottle of 7.2L. The nominal "New Zealand pure hand-filled air, zero pollution and oxygen enrichment", the price of up to 699 yuan, a discount price of 219 yuan, a bottle of 7.7L specifications, according to product specifications available about 180 times, a price of 1.2 yuan in the air about.

With "respiratory mask" shelf life varies

Unlike the food that can be eaten at the entrance, how can air be used as a gas? According to the shopkeeper, the aforementioned bottled air from Weihai can only be “breathed and breathe”. However, imported air from the other side of the ocean has a higher packaging. As can be seen in the product description, the "New Zealand pure hand-filled air" method of use is also very simple - after removing the cap, the nozzle is aligned with the nose and mouth and the nozzle can be lightly pressed.

This "air" from Canada seems to be more advanced, with a "breathing mask." The reporter inquired that it was actually the bottle cap that had been removed and turned into a “breathing mask.” After the bottle cap was connected to the nozzle, the mouth and nose were aligned, pressed and inhaled, and the air from Canada was sucked into the buyer’s body. How long is the shelf life of such a bottle of air? The reporter asked the above shopkeepers one after another and got different answers. The owner of the air from Weihai said it was unclear that "New Zealand's pure hand-filled air" stated that "as long as it does not open the package, it will not expire." The "Vita Air," nominally produced in Canada, clearly states that the shelf life is one year.

The category is difficult to define the owner is "creative product"

When asked about the role of such “air”, the owner of the “Wei Hai Hong Fishing Tackle” bluntly said: “No one has bought after hanging out. This is a creative idea to satisfy curiosity.” And the sale of Canada The sellers of "Vita Air" also stated that "nothing is a novelty product." However, the shop owner also said that despite this, there are customers to buy. The reporter saw on the trading page that the monthly sales volume of the product was five.

What kind of product does "air" belong to? The “New Zealand pure hand-filled air” shopkeeper said that there are warehouses in New Zealand, but when asked about whether or not there are trade marks, the shopkeeper only stated that they were “imported from New Zealand”, and what kind of imports it was importing? The owner said "I don't know."

In the official WeChat introduction of Canada's "Vita Air", it was mentioned that the "Vita Air" that was only released in May 2015, after less than eight months, sold 10,000 cans, and the daily sales during the Spring Festival reached 100 bottles. The company said that air is put into cans by its own means and sold to consumers. "The air has been subjected to strict quality inspection by air quality experts with a shelf life of at least two years."

Expert statement

Bottled air suspected of "three non-products"

Regarding sales of "air" as a product, the industrial and commercial department stated that at present, the current relevant laws and regulations do not require the classification and special approval of "air", but it will not restrict the circulation of such products. At present, Beijing does not yet have registration information for the "air" category.

When buying domestic bottled air, consumers need to pay attention to two issues. First, it may be suspected of “three non-products”. Any product sold should be marked with the name of the product, the name of the factory, and the site of the product. If there is no product, it is “three non-products”. After such products are sold to consumers, consumers can complain to the business sector. However, the current situation of selling goods in the circle of friends is more complicated. After the consumer complains, due to factors such as unknown sales locations, it will be difficult for the industrial and commercial department to investigate and deal with it. The business sector reminds consumers to be cautious about buying similar products in a circle of friends.

Second, suspected of false propaganda. Businesses claim that air is produced in Weihai, so he should be able to show relevant production licenses and prove his own production location. He must come up with production permits for producing canned air. Who should give this proof? There does not seem to be a standard yet. If not, who knows where the air the consumer bought comes from? Is not a way to attract eyeballs.

However, for bottled air purchased directly from overseas through mail, etc., the industrial and commercial department stated that at present, as long as it meets the requirements of foreign production licenses, there are no laws and regulations prohibiting sales in China.

Zhang Xueming, director of the Legal Affairs Committee of the Beijing Lawyers Association’s Product Quality and Safety Law, said that air is different from medical oxygen and is currently difficult to define at home. "As a product, we must first have standards. Products without standards cannot be sold." At the same time, lawyer Zhang Xueming prompts consumers that imported air involves safety issues. The tank is a pressure vessel. Import pressure vessels need to be registered for registration and approved. Special management is required and consumers are advised to exercise caution.