Counterfeit Products In The News:
Cosmetics horror: Nickel on your lips, mercury on cheeks 
Jan 15, 2014 - By HT Corresponent
About half of the 73 national and international brands of popular cosmetics contain high levels of toxic heavy metals, a Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) report said.
LA City Attorney Secures $3.9 Million Judgment Against Counterfeit Merchant
Jan 15, 2014 - By Los Angeles City Attorney
Counterfeit sellers beware -- aggressive anti-counterfeiting campaign by Los Angel;es City Attorney results in $3.9 million judgment against Los Angeles storefront operator.
Consumers Warned on Dangerous Cosmetics and Fragrances
Jan 14, 2014 - By TCR Press Release
Bargain prices on popular cosmetics and perfumes are hard for consumers to pass up, but the decision may avoid dangerous counterfeit products.
Counterfeit med market grows worldwide
Jan 14, 2014 - By Jim Butschli - Packaging World
DQSA to help address global counterfeit drug market, recently estimated at more than $430 billion annually by the WHO.
Is Your Brand Prepared to Battle the Online Counterfeiters?
Jan 13, 2014 - By Apparrel
Retailers can hang their hats on these two pegs: consumers will continue to flock to shop in digital channels and consumers love a good deal. However, counterfeiters are targeting deal seekers and creating an online challenge.
Guilty plea in counterfeit Viagra, Cialis case
Jan 11, 2014 - By The Rancher
This conviction is the culmination of a multi-agency effort to prevent the smuggling and distribution of counterfeit pharmaceuticals across international borders.
DNA Marking for Fighting the Fakes
Jan 07, 2014 - By Steve Scheiber
With the enormous number of electronic devices in products from calculators to pacemakers to computers, cars and aircraft carriers, it should come as no surprise that counterfeiters want to get in on the action.
The Truth About Old Wines
Jan 07, 2014 - By Matt Kramer
A federal jury found 37-year-old Rudy Kurniawan guilty of fraud for selling counterfeit wines and defrauding a finance company.But, it’s nowhere near as easy or simple to confirm the authenticity of an old wine as the authenticity of its packaging,
Counterfeit Cosmetics, Fragrances Hazardous to Your Health
Jan 02, 2014 - By FBI
Before you hand over your hard-earned money for cosmetics or fragrances, keep this in mind: It could be counterfeit, and—in addition to buying something that’s not the real deal — you are also risking your health.
HSI operation nets $700,000 in fake NHL goods
Jan 02, 2014 - By Homeland Security ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) seized $723,377 in fake sports merchandise after a three-month enforcement initiative targeting counterfeit National Hockey League gear.
