Nicotine Products

European prosecutors take fight to organised crime networks

The new European Judicial Organised Crime Network will deliver a coordinated and systematic cross-border approach.

Waterpipe, vape firm GS Holistic continues anti-fake legal blitz

Firm has filed dozens of lawsuits since the start of the year as it tries to defend its premium products from copycats.
sponsored
New technology from Securikett enhances protection in online commerce

Cutting-edge security labels are designed specifically for online shipping, offering immediate detection of any tampering or unauthorized removal.
35bn illicit cigarettes were consumed in EU in 2023

The organised crime networks behind much of the trade are moving their operations closer to Western countries.
Cannabis firm PUSH taps Laava for authentication

The disposable vape producer is using labelling technology to combat counterfeiting activity that has hit their bottom line.
EMPACT arrests for IP crime top 1,000 in 2023

That marks a massive increase on the previous year, when there were 115 arrests, according to a new fact sheet.
UK man sentenced for counterfeit tobacco offences

Yarech Kader was making around £300 a day selling fake cigarettes and rolling tobacco from a shop in Swansea.