Our collection of infographics highlighting key numbers of the illicit economy.
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Fake alcohol can have negative effects on businesses, their employees, and the economy. And worse, consuming fake alcohol can be hazardous to your health. Avoid drinking fake alcohol at all costs, learn to recognize fake alcohol. To recognize fake alcohol, keep in mind the four P’s: Place, Price, Packaging and Product. Place – Reputable sellers would not offer fake alcohol. Price – If the deal is too good, start to have doubts. It may be fake alcohol. Packaging – Check the quality of the labeling and sealing. Check for duty stamps and for authentic bar codes. Product – Be wary of unusual brand names. Check the appearance and smell of the liquid.
03/31/2017
Counterfeiting is a big business. How big is counterfeiting? In a 2013 study, it was estimated that international trade in counterfeit and pirated goods were worth US$ 461 billion. In 2014, US homeland security seized more than 23,000 counterfeit goods, and the World Customs Organization (WCO) recorded more than 8,500 seizures. Globally, the value was predicted to reach US$ 1.77 trillion in 2015. Counterfeit goods span across multiple industries, the infographic presents the scope of illicit trade.
Industries: Others
09/01/2016
In the food industry, not everything is as it seems. What seems to be safe foods could be counterfeit. We are generally trusting eaters; we believe what the menu says and we believe what is given to us is authentic. But labels can lie and packaging can be misleading. Food fraud not only robs you of the value that you have paid for, it could also be hazardous to your health. From the common everyday ingredients and condiments like milk and black pepper, to exotic and exquisite food like scallops and saffron, many foods are counterfeited. This infographic presents you the 15 most counterfeit foods to look out for.
Industries: Food & Beverages
The OECD and EU’s Intellectual Property Office produced a report that analysed nearly half a million customs seizures around the world over 2011-13 to produce an estimate of the scale of counterfeit trade. The most illegally replicated items are shoes, knitted clothing, leather goods, electrical machinery and equipment, watches, medical instruments, non-knitted clothing, perfumes and cosmetics, toys, pharmaceuticals, jewelry. SMEs across industries and countries are victims of counterfeit, and many do not have the resources to fight against it.
09/15/2016
