News Archive

CBP snares fake driving licenses in Louisville
02-Nov-22 - Latest seizures took the total number of intercepted licenses in a 14-day period at the facility to nearly 7,800,
RELX warns of fake e-cigarettes in Philippines
01-Nov-22 - Company says counterfeit e-cigarette products pose serious potential health risks to consumers.
$4m Bordeaux wine fraudsters go on trial in France
01-Nov-22 - The scam involved 4.6 million bottles of Spanish wine and generated an estimated $4 million in profits.
US customs seize fake Disney merch from Turkey
31-Oct-22 - Fakes were worth more than $130,000 and included infant loungers and children's clothing and backpacks.
UK operation cracks down on Manchester's 'counterfeit street'
31-Oct-22 - Enforcement action uncovered an estimated 20 tonnes of replica clothing, plus other items used for criminal purposes.
Merck says 'digital twin' packaging shows its value
31-Oct-22 - Adding a unique ID to primary packaging can help improve process automation and reduce supply chain costs, says firm.
Under investor pressure, De La Rue holds vote on chairman
28-Oct-22 - The move comes after fund manager Crystal Amber put in a request for Kevin Loosemore to resign with immediate effect.
Bill Nye sues websites accused of selling counterfeits
26-Oct-22 - Complaint is seeking a temporary restraining order against sites accused of importing and selling fake Science Guy merchandise.
UK's cost of living crisis 'raising threat of counterfeits'
25-Oct-22 - Over 4 million fake products with an estimated market value of £111m ($127m) were seized in 2021-2022, says ACTSO.
Fake luxury goods displayed in North Korea store; report
25-Oct-22 - Knock-offs of Chanel and Burberry bags, Dior perfumes and ASICS sports shoes were shown at a Pyongyang department store.
Fake baseball cards leads to prison term for Michigan man
24-Oct-22 - Bryan Kennert (57) got 30 months for selling baseball cards that he falsely represented as original, unopened card packs.
Furmark traceability scheme 'gathering momentum'
18-Oct-22 - The International Fur Federation says the number of tagged garments will double in the next year.
Viewpoint: The emerging barcode initiative for medicines in India - part 3
18-Oct-22 - From concept to reality: operationalizing a cost-effective programme to defeat counterfeiters and bring value to industry.
Long Island woman accused of $40m fake goods scam
17-Oct-22 - Lindsay Castelli (31) has been accused of one count of trademark counterfeiting in the second degree.
Pyramid Valley wines taps Oritain for verification
17-Oct-22 - A forensic fingerprint provides proof at any point in the supply chain that the wine is the genuine article, say the companies.