Is it illegal for beauty salons to sell over 10000 shapewear through pyramid schemes

High priced shapewear in beauty salons that involve false advertising, forced consumption, or kickbacks may be suspected of pyramid schemes. To determine whether it is illegal, a comprehensive analysis should be conducted based on the sales model, product qualifications, and consumer rights protection.

Regular shapewear sales should have clear pricing and no hierarchical distribution system. If beauty salons induce consumption by exaggerating the effectiveness of their products, or require consumers to develop downlines to obtain commissions, it conforms to the characteristics of pyramid schemes. The regulations prohibiting pyramid schemes in our country clearly stipulate that behaviors that require payment of fees or purchase of goods as a condition for joining, and calculate rewards based on offline performance, belong to pyramid schemes. If the cost of high priced shapewear is significantly different from the selling price, and it is promoted through methods such as brainwashing meetings and emotional manipulation, it may constitute fraud. In special circumstances, imported high-end shapewear may be priced higher due to factors such as tariffs and patented technology, but a complete customs declaration and quality inspection report must be provided. If the merchant can provide a medical device registration certificate or a functional clothing testing certificate and adopt a direct sales model, it belongs to the legal business scope. But even if the product is legitimate, if there are false promises of weight loss effects, failure to issue invoices, and other behaviors, it still violates the Consumer Rights Protection Law.

It is recommended that consumers keep their payment receipts and promotional materials and report suspected illegal activities through the 12315 platform. When choosing body shaping products, it is important to review the testing reports, rationally evaluate the weight loss effects, and prioritize a healthy weight loss approach that combines scientific diet with exercise. If you find a pyramid sales structure around you, you should report it to the local market supervision department or public security organs in a timely manner.