Fraud in cosmetic products can invite jail up to 5 years
Those found guilty of promoting fake or corrupt cosmetic products or committing any other malpractices face four penalties, including fines up to SR5 million or prison term not exceeding five years, according to the new regulations.
The violating facility will be closed down until the irregularities are corrected or the license will be revoked permanently, local media reported, citing the new rules which will come into effect six months from now.
http://www.arabnews.com/news/890981
Lear More$9.5M cigarette smuggling ring was run by two N.J. men, feds say
Two New Jersey residents have been accused of buying millions of dollars worth of cigarettes in Virginia and attempting to re-sell them in New Jersey and New York where taxes on tobacco products are much higher, according to a published report.
Laila Alayat, a 37-year-old Jordanian national, was arrested last month at John F. Kennedy International Airport as she was preparing to board a flight to Jordan. Alayat had previously been told any attempt to leave the country would be seen as an attempt to flee prosecution, authorities said.
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Hsa Issues Alert Over Counterfeit Eye Mo Eye Drops
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) yesterday issued a public health and safety alert over counterfeit eye drops sold at two shops here.The products were fraudulently labelled as “EYE MO Regular” (7.5ml) and “EYE MO Moist” (7.5ml) from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).
http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore-news/hsa-issues-alert-over-counterfeit-eye-mo-eye-drops
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Over 20,000 illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized in raids
Over 20,000 illegal cigarette sticks and over 9kg illegal hand rolling tobacco as well as over 100 illegal niche tobacco items were discovered following raids in Castleford and Pontefract.
The activity was conducted by officers from the Trading Standards Illegal Tobacco Team, following up on information provided by members of the public.
Fifty Thousand Packets of smuggled cigarettes found hidden in Campervan
OVER FIFTY THOUSAND packets of smuggled cigarettes with a value of €223,184 have been seized by the Guardia Civil in the regions of l’AltUrgell (Lleida). The cigarettes were secretly stashed in a motorhome which was being used as a shuttle for the contraband. The Guardia Civil have arrested five people and along with the cigarettes confiscated 4,525 packets of tobacco, €6820 in cash, two long hunting weapons, several fake license plates and also a fleet of five vehicles used to transport the goods. The five people arrested are of Spanish nationality and resident in the provinces of Lleida and Tarragona. They have been charged with smuggling offenses against public health, membership of a criminal group, disobedience, reckless driving and possession of fake license plates.
Instagram Is Showing Suspect Ads For Fake Sneakers
Be careful out there in the wide world of Instagram. Ever since Instagram moved past its initial test period, they’ve been letting anyone and everyone with a few dollars to their name create and run advertising. This has led to some very questionable companies advertising on the service, and NiceKicks has done a good job of compiling a few examples.
It’s becoming increasingly common for people to sell their high-priced sneakers on Instagram, as the image-centric social platform puts your product front and center. However, some knock-off sneaker sellers have realized this and are creating ads that promote extremely fake sneakers. Serious sneakerheads might be able to spot the fakes right off the bat, but for everyone else let this be a useful PSA – if you see an $800 pair of Yeezys offered for less one quarter of their normal price, it’s probably pretty sus.
http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/instagram-is-showing-suspect-ads-for-fake-sneakers-news.20455.html
Lear MoreMaple sugar makers urge FDA to crack down on fake maple products
New England maple sugar makers are urging the federal government to crack down on fake maple products, and calling for stronger enforcement of truth-in-labeling laws.
Maple groups from Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and other states wrote to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this month (PDF) saying unchecked misbranding allows cheap products using artificial flavor to compete with products containing real maple syrup.
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/03/maple_sugar_makers_urge_fda_to.html
Lear MoreClear market of fake products, employers tell govt
The President of Ghana Employers Association (GEA), Mr Terence Darko, has appealed to the government to flush out of the markets traders who deal in counterfeit products.
That, he said, was necessary to protect the local industry from the threat of unpatriotic people. The president made the appeal at the association’s annual gathering in Accra last Thursday.
Mr Darko observed that apart from the issue of counterfeit products, employers were already faced with what he described as unpredictable and unstable macroeconomic environment.
Abu Dhabi DED Confiscates Over 10,000 Counterfeit Beauty And Skincare Products And Fines 12 Unlicensed Truck Drivers
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, DED, has seized 10,231 counterfeit beauty and skincare products in an inspection campaign launched by its Commercial Protection Directorate, CPD, in Mussaffah, Abu Dhabi.The CPD also issued 12 fines against vehicle owners who transported products without a license in Zayed City Centre in Abu Dhabi and the Industrial Zone in Mussaffah after an inspection campaign.Ahmed Tarish Al Qubaisi, CPD Acting Director, said that the DED will continue the campaigns which aim to combat commercial fraud in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and put an end to the phenomenon of unlicensed commercial activities.
http://www.abudhabicityguide.com/news/news-details.asp?newsid=20827&newstype=Local%20News
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N.C. man charged after discovery of 20K packs of untaxed cigarettes
A North Carolina man was arrested Saturday after Maryland Transportation Authority Police found him to have more than 20,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes in his car. MdTA police said the man, Ammar M. Shamakh, was pulled over for speeding and officers discovered the cigarettes shortly thereafter throughout the vehicle’s interior. The cigarettes are worth more than $133,000, police said.
“I’d like to thank the Maryland Transportation Authority Police for this arrest. They continue to be a great partner in Maryland’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal cigarette smuggling,” said Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot in a statement. “This type of large-scale cigarette smuggling hurts law-abiding retailers, makes it easier for kids and teenagers to get cigarettes, and deprives the State of vital revenues.”