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Europol: Thousands of tonnes of illegal pesticides seized

In a new joint operation between Europol, European authorities, and industry associations, officials seized over 2,000 tonnes of illegal plant protection products in around 30 countries. Many of these were also partly manufactured within the EU.

12月 8, 2023

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Counterfeiting & SeizuresEuropol: Thousands of tonnes of illegal pesticides seizedIn a new joint operation between Europol, European authorities, and industry associations, officials seized over 2,000 tonnes of illegal plant protection products in around 30 countries. Many of these were also partly manufactured within the EU.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresAmazon and Prada score success against luxury counterfeitersAmazon has now achieved a remarkable legal success in a court in China. The online retailer, together with the Prada Group and other luxury brands, had previously provided information on the case to the Chinese authorities.
Brand Protection & AuthenticationWhat is brand protection and how does a company develop a successful strategy for it? In the following article, we will outline what the term brand protection refers to and how companies can develop a successful brand protection strategy.
Brand Protection & AuthenticationWhat is artificial intelligence and how does SCRIBOS utilize it?Artificial Intelligence is transforming the business world fundamentally, including the area of brand protection. In the following article, we will provide a brief description of AI, its effects on the business world, and how we as a company are utilizing it now and in the future.
Brand Protection & AuthenticationWine labelling: a new EU regulation is coming into force in 2024All wines produced from 2024 onwards in the E.U must display new information according to regulation (EU) 2021/2117 of the European parliament and of the council in a revision to the E.U. Common Agriculture Policy. The "production" begins with the harvest, the pressing and the fermentation of the grapes. Therefore, all wines bottled before 2024 do not have to carry this information. The EU wine industry, unlike food, has not been previously required to list ingredients other than allergens on wine labels.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresCounterfeit toys worth millions seizedWith Europol’s Operation Ludus III, national authorities seized counterfeit and illegal toys valued at around 80 million euros. This is by far the highest value seized so far in the course of Europol’s Ludus operations.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresGerman customs intercepts thousands of counterfeit clothesAround 18,000 counterfeit items of well-known fashion brands were seized by customs officials in the Dresden area during an inspection. The exact destination of the shipment is still unclear, authorities say.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresEuropol action sees seizures of fashion counterfeits worth millionsAs part of Europol’s Operation Fake Star, national authorities have confiscated counterfeit clothing, footwear, and accessories worth around 87 million euros. Among others, the counterfeits had been advertised on online marketplaces and social media platforms.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresEngland: Dealers of counterfeit designer products sentencedThree counterfeiters have now been sentenced in court after UK police had seized goods worth a million pounds. The group had been running their illegal business hidden in the basement of a fast-food restaurant.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresWhat kinds of anti-counterfeiting measures exist and which one is the best? Counterfeiting is a pervasive problem that poses significant challenges to businesses and consumers alike. The increase of counterfeit products not only leads to economic losses but also jeopardizes consumer safety and damages brand reputation.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresThe invisible threat: Why companies must fight counterfeiting The fight against product and brand piracy has long been an a topic of corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Counterfeiting & SeizuresWhat Are Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions?In today's global marketplace, the threat of counterfeit products has become a significant concern for businesses, consumers, and governments alike. The EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) Report estimates that counterfeit products worth 400bn USD are in circulation worldwide.
Brand Protection & AuthenticationThe grey market – risks and countermeasuresWith increasing globalisation, the worldwide availability of products is growing steadily. At the same time, the danger of misuse is also increasing. A good example is, traders taking advantage of price differences in the different markets through parallel imports or re-imports.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresAustria: Customs seizures on a high in 2022Austrian Customs have reported remarkable successes for 2022: The number of seizures reached the second highest amount ever recorded. In particular, the number of seized illegal medicines is alarming once more.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresUK: Counterfeit textiles worth millions seizedPolice in the city of Manchester seizes counterfeit clothing worth around 6.8 million euros as part of their Operation Vulcan. With this, the officials also deliver another strike against the so called ‘counterfeit street’ in the Cheetham Hill area.

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