Yihetang controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Zhengzhou franchise food-safety allegations
Some Yihetang stores in Zhengzhou were reported to have used expired or moldy ingredients and to have mishandled the shelf-life records of opened materials. The company apologized, ended cooperation with the franchisee involved, and said the affected store had been closed.
2021
Criticism of vulgar and sexist advertising copy
Promotional language for a new product was criticized for insulting women and using vulgar references. Yihetang acknowledged inappropriate wording, apologized, and removed the relevant promotional content.
Counterfeit products in Vietnam
Yihetang's growth in Vietnam was accompanied by counterfeit and allegedly substandard products using the brand identity. The company clarified its authorized Vietnamese branch and established a rights-protection team and related enforcement procedures.