Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Screening technique detects illegal cosmetics

  02-Jun-14 - Researchers have road-tested a technology that could be used to screen cosmetics for illegal whitening agents.

• UK's IP crime unit looks back on successful first months

  30-Apr-14 - The UK's PIPCU says it has taken down more than 2,500 websites selling counterfeit goods since its launch last year.

• Two UK men jailed for fake Durex conspiracy

  20-Apr-14 - Two men have received a suspended jail sentence plus financial penalties for trading in counterfeit condoms.

• In brief: Record fake cosmetics seizure in Dubai

  20-Apr-14 - The authorities in Dubai have seized $4.4m-worth of counterfeit cosmetics and personal care products.

• Hologram specialist Holoptica expands into Europe

  05-Mar-14 - US hologram firm Holoptica has opened an EU office - based in the UK - that extends its global presence.

• China hit by counterfeit condoms

  28-Feb-14 - Authorities in China have intercepted 2.7m boxes of fake condoms in recent months in a clampdown on the illicit trade.

• Counterfeit clippings: news from around the world

  26-Feb-14 - Substandard medicine and fake corn, clothes, poker chips and washing powder feature in a round-up of counterfeiting cases.

• FBI gives pointers on spotting fake cosmetics

  07-Jan-14 - Fake cosmetics are increasingly being found in the US and in some cases are "downright dangerous", says FBI.

• Counterfeit condom case rumbles on in Ghana

  16-Dec-13 - As many as 25m fake, substandard condoms may have been distributed in Ghana under a free government programme.

• European Observatory's IP database starts testing phase

  27-Nov-13 - EU customs authorities have started road-testing a database that aims to help brand owners protect their IP.

• In brief: GS1 ratifies new EPC standard for RFID

  17-Nov-13 - GS1 has ratified a new version of its electronic product code (EPC) for RFID, adding support for security features.

• Beware of fake Halloween contact lenses, warn US feds

  25-Oct-13 - Federal agencies in the US are warning of the dangers associated with counterfeit decorative contact lenses.

• Sniffing out counterfeit perfume

  08-Oct-13 - Swiss scientists have developed an analytical 'nose' that can differentiate between genuine and fake perfume products.

• India "lacks enforcement of IP rights" says report

  06-Oct-13 - India must make enforcing intellectual property (IP) protection laws a priority to help curb the trade in fake goods.

• Taobao and IACC join forces in counterfeit battle

  19-Aug-13 - Chinese online marketplace Taobao has pledged to crack down on the sale of counterfeit goods.

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