Across industries, around the globe

Counterfeiting in Industries

Every brand, regardless of size, nature or industry, is facing the impact of counterfeits. The damage to businesses, customers and the economy can be irreversible.

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Counterfeit impact2022 snapshot
31%Apparel
28%FMCG
25%Automobiles

Industries we protect

Counterfeiting takes different forms across sectors. Explore the risks facing products, businesses and customers in each industry.

Agriculture

Agriculture

Agriculture is the backbone of the rural economy. It is hard to imagine that the food on our plates can be spurious and hazardous.

Apparel

Apparel

Counterfeit apparel has infiltrated the market, presenting a significant risk to customers’ safety and well-being.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Counterfeit beverages are abundantly available in the market, and there does not seem to be an end to it.

Automobiles

Automobile

Counterfeit and substandard automobile parts impede the growth of the industry and risk passengers’ safety.

Cosmetics

Cosmetics

Counterfeit cosmetics are fake beauty products produced to imitate popular brands and sold at a lower price.

Certificates

Certificates

Fake certificates and documents negatively affect individuals, private organisations and government organisations alike. Counterfeit documents are pervasive.

Electronics

Electronics

The availability of counterfeit electronic products has been on a steady rise for years and shows no sign of stopping.

Footwear

Footwear

Every step you take in counterfeit footwear puts your safety at risk. Counterfeit shoes have flooded the market, deceiving customers.

Food and Beverages

Food and Beverages

Fast Moving Consumer Goods remains one of the worst-hit sectors due to counterfeit, fraudulent and spurious products.

Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals

Markets are plagued by counterfeit pharmaceuticals, jeopardising billions of lives and leaving a dent in the global economy.

Tools and Machinery

Tools and Machinery

The tools and machinery industry caters to businesses and households, making it a target for counterfeiters.

Watches

Watches

Counterfeit watches are sold at a fraction of the price of an authentic watch, creating high demand among unsuspecting customers.

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