Selling Counterfeit Cigarettes | Meiyijia Apologizes and Will Strictly Handle Stores Involved

SighingCashier · 2026-03-15T12:46:09+00:00

Meiyijia has been cited for alleged counterfeit cigarette sales following a report by the "2026 Guangdong 315 Evening Gala." The company has issued an apology statement, expressing high regard for the matter and establishing a special task force to conduct investigations. The company will suspend operations at the stores involved and cooperate with relevant authorities in their investigation, and will handle any violations in accordance with the law. Additionally, Meiyijia plans to conduct a nationwide special inspection, strengthen compliance management, sincerely accept social supervision, and is committed to protecting consumer rights.

SighingCashier

2026-03-15 12:46:09

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“2026 Guangdong 315 Gala” revealed last night that many stores of the mainland chain convenience store Meiyijia are selling counterfeit cigarettes.

Meiyijia issued an apology statement today, stating that recent media reports have highlighted issues related to the sale of tobacco products at some of the company’s stores. The company attaches great importance to this matter and sincerely apologizes for the negative impact caused to consumers and the public.

Following the media reports, the company immediately established a special task force that same evening to conduct a comprehensive investigation and handling. The involved stores have been temporarily closed for inspection, and the company is actively cooperating with the tobacco monopoly management department and market supervision authorities to carry out investigations. The company will strictly deal with the stores involved, and any stores or responsible parties found to have violated regulations will be dealt with seriously and in accordance with the law, with no leniency.

The company will carry out a nationwide special inspection. It will conduct a comprehensive self-examination and review of tobacco product management, strengthen daily store operations, compliance review, and supervision, further improve systems and processes, and continuously enhance the company’s overall compliance level. Meiyijia states that it maintains a “zero tolerance” policy for actions that harm consumers’ legal rights and interests, sincerely welcomes supervision from all sectors of society, will promptly investigate and handle reported issues, publicly disclose rectification results, and earnestly fulfill corporate social responsibility.

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