Faulty counterfeited products can lead directly to injury and death. The vast range of items which are illegally copied and sold in stores and online can have serious health and safety consequences and have been raised in various parts of the world. Yet, despite the growing concerns expressed by many governmental and global advocacy groups, counterfeiting continues. It is a hugely profitable business, with criminals relying on the continued high demand for cheap goods coupled with low production costs.
A new global campaign by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is launched t
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