Counterfeit labeling being used to pedal knockoff fire extinguishers
The U.S. Coast Guard's Inspection and Compliance Directorate recently issued a Marine Safety Alert notifying nautical professionals of the need to exercise caution when purchasing fire extinguishers, as numerous companies are believed to be distributing knockoff models with counterfeit labeling.
Brand Integrity / Counterfeiting / Standardization / Supply Chain / Track and Traceability / Transportation and Logistics
Tracking the progress of the Obama Administration’s supply chain security strategy
In January 2012, the Obama Administration introduced the National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security. The White House recently released an update on the government's progress in implementing the strategy.
Feds convict ‘key member’ of pharmaceutical counterfeiting ring
In court, prosecutors described Francis Ortiz as a "key member" of a global counterfeiting ring and accused him of shipping more than 140,000 knockoff medications.
Counterfeit cancer drugs turning up in U.S. medical supply chains in increasing numbers
Last year, we talked about the discovery of fake versions of the cancer-treatment medication Avastin at U.S. healthcare facilities. The knockoff drugs had been brought into the country using counterfeit labeling.
Barcode Labeling / Computers / Consumer Goods / Counterfeiting / Electronics / Supply Chain / Transportation and Logistics
Scope of global counterfeiting operations continues to expand
When we talk about counterfeit goods, there is often a nearly exclusive focus on China. This narrow line of thought fails to take into account the broad scope of what is truly a global problem.
‘Smart’ fabrics offer promise, but large-scale use will bring complications
Ray Baughman, a researcher at the University of Texas who specializes in nanotechnology, recently reviewed some of the work being carried out by his team in an article published by the journal Science.
Federal officials issue safety advisory regarding counterfeit air bags
On October 10, the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a statement warning vehicle owners and auto repair professionals that counterfeit air bags distributed throughout the country have been linked to a range of dangerous malfunctions.
Keeping counterfeit goods out of the supply chain
Counterfeiting continues to be a serious concern for many businesses.
FDA unveils device capable of detecting drugs with counterfeit, tampered-with labeling
On September 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had begun deploying a new tool in its efforts to prevent counterfeit drugs and medical devices from entering the country.
Using customs to protect your brand from counterfeiters
There have recently been several international legal developments that will impact any company struggling to combat unscrupulous competitors who sell knockoff products with counterfeit labeling.
French initiative seeks to cut down on Chinese counterfeiting
There is currently an epidemic-level outbreak of counterfeit labeling in the Chinese wine market.
Senator Schumer calls for action on counterfeit Chinese wines
In a show of support for upstate wineries, New York senator Charles Schumer recently spoke at the Johnson Estate Winery in Westfield, New York, condemning counterfeiters and insisting that the federal government should take action to protect domestic wine producers from cheap foreign knockoffs.
GHS and Regulatory Labeling Challenges in the New Era 
