Counterfeit Products In The News:
Alleged Trafficker of Counterfeit Automotive Accessories Indicted
Oct 26, 2012 - By FBI Press Release
An alleged trafficker of counterfeit automotive accessories was indicted by federal grand jury for allegedly participating in a conspiracy to sell to more than $3 million of counterfeit GM & BMW automotive parts and diagnostic equipment.
Counterfeit Colgate Toothbrushes
Oct 25, 2012 - By Dr. Grace Sun
Ottawa Canada suppliers supply fake Colgate toothbrushes to local retailers.
Counterfeit Heinz Ketchup Operation Discovered In New Jersey
Oct 18, 2012 - By Rachel Tepper
Heinz officials are investigating what they're calling an abandoned Heinz Tomato Ketchup counterfeiting operation. 10-18-12
Counterfeit Goods Proliferate Online
Oct 17, 2012 - By Benny Evangelista -- The SF Gate
The seizure of dozens of websites selling fake goods announced by federal authorities Thursday is the latest proof that online counterfeiters are employing ever more sophisticated tactics to lead consumers astray.
NHTSA Warns on Counterfeit Air Bags
Oct 10, 2012 - By Dianne Gallagher / NBC Charlotte
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is warning consumers whose vehicle airbags were replaced after an accident, they may have counterfeit airbag systems that won't function properly.
Safety Advisory: NHTSA Alerting Consumers to Dangers of Counterfeit Air Bags
Oct 10, 2012 - By NHTSA - Lynda Tran
Traffic safety agency urges vehicle owners and repair professionals to use only certified, original equipment replacement parts
FDA Targets 4100 Websites
Oct 05, 2012 - By Linda Johnson AP / WSJ
The Food and Drug Administration is stepping up its fight against counterfeit and other potentially harmful medicine sold over the Internet.
Counterfeit goods becoming more dangerous
Sep 27, 2012 - By Steve Hargreaves CNN Money
The global trade in counterfeit goods is booming, and it's shifting from relatively innocuous items like shoes and handbags to things like medicine and pesticides that can carry serious health and safety implications.
Amazon wins a marketplace ruling
Sep 24, 2012 - By Thad Rueter Senior Editor
The maker of the InStyler Rotating Hot Iron Hair Straightener, sought to permanently bar Amazon and third-party sellers on its marketplace from selling or advertising “any purported InStyler products in California.
Counterfeit Jeans Shipment Seized At Port
Aug 21, 2012 - By NJ Today
Counterfeit jeans valued at $325,000 seized by US Customs