A product verification service developed by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) in the US has now been rolled out in more than 30 states, according to the organisation. The Pulse by ...

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is holding a roundtable next week on the topic of combatting the trafficking of counterfeit products through online marketplaces, and also seeking feedback ...

In the shadows of consumer markets, the allure of fake goods often comes with a deadly price, especially within the alcohol industry. Recent tragedies, including the November 2024 methanol ...

Over the last couple of years, the Europol-led Operation Ludus has resulted in the seizure of 16.6m packages of counterfeit and potentially harmful toys worth an estimated €36.8m ($42.7m). Operation ...

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has said it is working on measures that would strengthen its oversight of low-value or 'de minimis' shipments, which are known to be a major route for ...

Bipartisan bills have been introduced in both chambers of the US Congress that seek to curb imports of counterfeit and pirated goods by extending the powers of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The ...

US food and financial regulators have sent warning letters to five companies that are accused of illegally selling snack food products that mimic well-known brands, but contain delta-8 THC, a ...

Counterfeiting isn't often the focus of major TV drama, but Netflix has brought it to the fore with a new South African show called Bad Influencer. The South African crime series, created by Kudi ...

Two separate enforcement operations have taken the fight to criminals trafficking illegal pesticides in the EU. The first operation was carried out against a company importing counterfeit pesticides ...

A new study has suggested there are more than 23 million counterfeit watches circulating in the US market alone, and almost one in 10 Americans (9 per cent) have purchased one. Those are the main ...

Avery Dennison has launched a supply chain traceability platform designed to help manufacturers drive transparency in their day-to-day operations. The new offering – called Optica – brings together ...

Chinese fashion company Shein has been accused in a lawsuit of counterfeiting by multiple clothing brands and retailers but has now fired a legal volley of its own at rival Temu. The complaint, filed ...