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26 June 2019
The tell-tale signs of illicit tobacco include unusual packaging such as spelling mistakes, incorrect logos or styling, foreign or no health warnings, no picture health warnings, cheaper prices e.g. less than £5 for a pack of 20, or an unusual taste and smell.
24 June 2019
These seizures came about following an ongoing market surveillance project by Doncaster Council's Trading Standards team. The project has also seen a number of successful prosecutions and cautions issued against traders at Stainforth Market and the Keepmoat Car Boot.
20 June 2019
Officers carried out the investigation following reports of fake cigarettes being sold from this premises.
17 June 2019
Today Border Force Officers at Gatwick airport welcomed brands to a training event arranged by the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG).
12 June 2019
At the CTSI Symposium in Brighton today the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) announced the 2019 winners of its Awards for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting. The awards were originally introduced in 1994 to thank enforcement for its support and recognise significant enforcement activity in the fight against counterfeiting. Candidates are nominated by their peers and ACG members voted for their worthy winners.
12 June 2019
The keynote speaker at the event is Chris Skidmore, Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation. Phil Lewis, ACG Director General will also be presenting.
12 June 2019
Experts say the products are being laced with rat droppings, dead insects, asbestos and other harmful ingredients in a bid to pass them off as genuine.
12 June 2019
As well as the weapons, a quantity of Class B drugs, counterfeit clothing and DVDs, approximately £13,000 in cash, phones, tablets, documentation, over 7000 illicit cigarettes and a quantity of hand-rolling tobacco were also seized.
11 June 2019
Annual professional development event: 10-12 June 2019, Brighton
11 June 2019
Trading Standards officers celebrated their qualification successes at a Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Awards Dinner in Brighton this evening.
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ACG represents more than 3,000 brands affected by this influx of fakes into the UK and delivers an international network of information, advice and contacts on all aspects of IP protection. Working with Government and law enforcement agencies since 1980, ACG is focused on providing an effective and sustained response to counterfeiting.
Membership with the ACG is the best way to work with government and enforcement bodies to protect your brand. Our Roadshows and training days help you reach out to police, trading standards and border force officers and tell them about your genuine products.