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Food Crime Annual Strategic Assessment 2016

23 March 2016

23.03.16 - Food-related criminality affecting the UK is being addressed by two food crime units (the Units) with a shared vision, deep collaboration and a clear commitment to consumer protection.

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Tens of thousands of suspected illegal counterfeit cigarettes seized

22 March 2016

22.03.16 - Warwickshire County Council Trading Standars officers accompanied by Warwickshire Police and Immigration Officers used sniffer dogs to find more than 38,0000 suspected illegal cigarettes behind walls, in ceilings, toilets and fridges at stores in Leamington, Rugby, Nuneaton and Atherstone.

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MP's warning on counterfeit goods after Swansea woman's death

22 March 2016

22.03.16 - A Swansea woman died in a fire caused by a faulty air purifier imported from China, an MP has told the House of Commons.

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Stay safe and & avoid counterfeit goods this bank holiday

22 March 2016

22.03.16 - Counterfeit goods are shoddy imitations that will leave people out of pocket and could cause serious harm. Fake electrical goods are hazardous as they can cause fires and electrocution. Harmful substances such as high lead levels in perfume are a risk with counterfeit cosmetics.

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Police seize counterfeit goods worth £50,000 in Denny

21 March 2016

21.03.16 - These goods, were mainly cosmetic electronics, which pose a real danger to users as they have not been tested or conform to the regulations.

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Doncaster TS seize 85,000 counterfeit cigarettes

18 March 2016

18.03.16 - A Doncaster Council spokesman said that many of the illegal cigarettes were ‘found in covert hiding places including secret doors and hidden panels accessed by remote control buttons and special levers.'

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Prison sentence for Lydney shop owner who used fake ceiling to hide counterfeit tobacco

17 March 2016

17.03.16 - Amir Muhammad Karim, 32, of 29 Shobnall Close, Derby; the owner of Quick Stop on Forest Road, was sentenced on Monday at Cheltenham Magistrates Court.

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PIPCU says IP crime is worth fighting

17 March 2016

17.03.16 - Speaking at the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys' (ITMA) spring conference in London today, March 17, detective inspector Mick Dodge said that while intellectual property “may not seem” like a significant issue, the effects of infringement and counterfeiting are widely felt.

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Sentence deferred on Beauly & Kiltarlity counterfeit dealer

17 March 2016

17.03.16 - A Kiltarlity woman will be sentenced next month after she admitted 15 charges of possessing fake designer clothes, jewellery and electronics for sale.

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Shops across Newcastle selling dodgy cigarettes & booze

17 March 2016

17.03.16 - A Huge haul of dodgy tabs and booze has been seized from shops across Tyneside.

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About ACG

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.

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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.

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