How do you spot genuine SPIRO Plus? 6 checks before you buy in New Zealand (QR code)

Short answer: The quickest way to check SPIRO Plus is to scan the anti-counterfeit QR code on the bottle. Before you buy, choose a distributor who can show proof of authorisation. When it arrives, check the original box seal, the expiry date, the name and the ingredients. Much cheaper stock on Shopee, Lazada or Carousell is mostly third-party resale of unclear origin, and if something goes wrong it is hard to trace.

Heads-up: Wellous has issued a notice asking customers not to buy on Shopee, Lazada, Carousell or other third-party platforms. Many listings there are fake, plenty of people only find out after buying, and some sellers pretend to be us.

What genuine stock looks like

6 checks before you buy

1. Scan the QR code first

When the parcel arrives, scan the anti-counterfeit QR code on the bottle. No verification result, or no QR code at all? Don't open it, and contact the seller straight away.

2. Can the seller show proof of authorisation?

Just ask. An authorised distributor can show it and won't mind. That goes for us too, so feel free to ask.

3. Is the price unreasonably low?

A price far below the usual, with talk of "last few bottles" or "warehouse clearance"? Ask where it came from and when it expires. If the seller can't say, don't take the risk.

4. Is the box seal intact?

Check the seal hasn't been opened or re-stuck, and the bottle isn't dented. Recording yourself opening the parcel makes any problem easier to sort out.

5. Is the expiry date clear?

The date should be printed clearly, not scratched off or covered by a sticker. If it is close to expiry, ask before you order.

6. Look at the tablets

Genuine SPIRO Plus is a bilayer chewable, one blue layer and one olive-green, with straight edges and a light lemon smell. If the colour or shape is very different, don't take it.

Why we don't recommend buying on Shopee, Lazada or Carousell

Most listings on Shopee, Lazada or Carousell are third-party resellers outside the authorised channel. The usual problems: unclear origin, unknown storage (New Zealandn heat in a warehouse or a parked car can affect the product), nobody responsible if something goes wrong, and no money-back guarantee.

Buying from an authorised distributor gets you QR-verifiable stock, advisor follow-up and the 30-day money-back guarantee.

After your parcel arrives

• Check the bottle and scan the code before opening.
• Store it somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sunlight, and don't leave it in the car.
• Read the ingredient list before you start. If you are allergic to any ingredient, don't take it.

Frequently asked questions

Are SPI2RO PLUS and SPIRO Plus the same product?

Yes. SPI2RO PLUS is the name printed on the pack; SPIRO Plus is the more common way of writing it.

Does SPIRO Plus have a MAL registration number?

In Malaysia, SPIRO Plus is classified as a food by NPRA (Ministry of Health Malaysia), not a drug. To check it's genuine, rely on the QR code on the bottle and buying through an authorised channel.

Is a much cheaper listing online always fake?

Not always, but the risk is much higher. Origin, storage and expiry are hard to confirm, and there is no money-back guarantee. For something you swallow, a clear source matters more than saving a little.

How do I know what I buy from you is genuine?

We are an authorised distributor. We ship in the original sealed box, and every bottle has a QR code you can scan. If you're not satisfied, you get a full refund within 30 days.

Buy or learn more

To buy genuine stock, or to see the full formula and packs first, go to the SPIRO Plus product page.