ROXAS, ISABELA | February 28, 2023 – One of the licensed dealers in Roxas, Isabela, was issued with Stop Use, Move, Sale (SUMS) order on February 21, 2023, after selling a counterfeit “Brodan” product.

This was verified by Planters Product Incorporated during the inspection conducted by Provincial Officers (PO) Robert Salvador and Rhyemark Credo following instructions to investigate reports of alleged fake product distribution from Regional Officer (RO) Leonardo Bangad.

According to the technical staff of Planters Product Incorporated, original packaging bottles should have ‘MB’ written at the bottom instead of ‘JV.’ These letters are the manufacturer’s code to determine product authenticity.

“Selling counterfeit products could endanger the farmers and put the public at risk. Thus, FPA seriously prohibits product sale in the market,” RO Bangad said.

The team also found an unregistered herbicide product with the brand name “Power Glypo 480 SL” at the store. The said product was sealed and signed by PO Salvador indicating that it should not be moved or opened until the company complied with the registration process.

FPA RFU II will continue to inspect dealers in the region to ensure that the products sold are licensed under FPA. ###