On September 9, JW Lifestyle Health announced that counterfeit versions of the New Zealand-made shoe deodorizer "Granz Remedy" are being sold online, urging consumers to exercise caution.
JW Lifestyle Health is the sole official importer and distributor of the "Granz Remedy" shoe deodorizer in Korea. According to Endeavour Health Consumer Limited, the New Zealand headquarters, some low-priced imitations sold on online platforms have been confirmed as counterfeits. There have also been consistent consumer complaints in reviews, stating that these products are ineffective or lack proper odor removal capabilities.
JW Lifestyle Health has been selling the 35g version of "Granz Remedy" and officially launched the 50g version in June of this year. However, it has been confirmed that counterfeit products falsely claiming to be genuine have recently been sold online, raising concerns about consumer confusion.
In response, JW Lifestyle Health, in cooperation with the New Zealand headquarters, attaches an official hologram sticker to the product for genuine identification. This allows consumers to easily distinguish between authentic and counterfeit products and aims to prevent damage caused by imitations.
"Granz Remedy" is a powdered shoe deodorizer available in three varieties: Original (unscented), Peppermint, and Orange. When used once daily for a week, the deodorizing effect can last up to six months. It is especially popular among consumers for its strong deodorizing effect, even in environments where feet sweat heavily.
A representative from JW Lifestyle Health stated, "Counterfeit products sold online have not been verified for ingredient safety and may be harmful to the human body, so caution is needed. The genuine product is officially distributed in Korea through JW Lifestyle Health, so please make sure to check for the official importer’s certification hologram sticker before purchasing."
Meanwhile, Granz Remedy, also known online as "Grandma’s Magic Powder" or "Shoe Powder," continues to enjoy strong sales across major online and offline channels due to its excellent shoe odor removal effect and word-of-mouth reputation.
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