Nigeria: SON Considers Stiffer Sanctions Against Substandard Goods
Standards Organisation of Nigerian, SON, has said it is considering imposing additional sanctions on importation of substandard goods.
The Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) Dr. Joseph Odumodu, who disclosed this at a stakeholders’ forum on the maritime industry tagged: “Seamless importation: Building stakeholders’ synergy and fostering trade without compromising standards,” said in view of the fact that 90 percent of fake products in the country are imported products, SON is considering imposing stricter penalties on foreign nations exporting substandard goods into Nigeria, adding that these countries do not mean well for the economic development of the nation.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201501160079.html
Lear MorePalisades Park man sentenced to time served for role in counterfeit-goods ring
NEWARK – A federal judge showed leniency toward a Bergen County man on Thursday, sentencing him to time served after determining that while he made “a series of bad choices,” he was not a main player in a $325 million counterfeit goods ring.Dao Feng Shi, of Palisades Park, admitted in a plea deal last year to conspiring or attempting to traffic in counterfeit goods. He said ordered Ugg labels and attempted to stick them on about 300 non-brand-name boots to get rid of surplus merchandise from his shoe and accessory business. That act was unrelated to the large counterfeit operation, said his attorney, Lawrence Welle.
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Study: tobacco smuggling now a way of life in high tax states
The MackinacCenter for Public Policy just released its 2013 estimates for cigarette smuggling rates in 47 US states and the results may surprise even the most jaded among you. The study shows the rates of tobacco piracy across the nation as rated against the sin tax rates in each state. The tops spots won’t come as too much of a shock to those who have been following our coverage of this issue, but there are others moving up fast on the list.
http://hotair.com/archives/2015/01/15/study-tobacco-smuggling-now-a-way-of-life-in-high-tax-states/
Lear MorePolice seize half a tonne of smuggled tobacco worth £180,000 from New Malden business park
Police officers seized 500kg of smuggled tobacco from a New Malden business park. The goods were wrapped in Golden Virginia packets and had an estimated £180,000 retail value. They were discovered at a unit on the Kingspark Business Centre in Kingston Road on Wednesday afternoon after police were called by the landlord of a commercial unit.
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FDA warns of fake saline after 1 dies; 40 ill
The FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Wednesday that more than 40 patients were incorrectly injected with “simulated saline.” One patient died and others were hospitalized with fever, chills, tremors and headaches.
The bags, which look like normal saline, are labeled “for clinical simulation” and are designed to be used on dummies — not people.
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/national/fda-warns-of-fake-saline-after-1-dies-40-sick
Lear MoreMan tapes 94 iPhones on his body to smuggle into China
Crazy Chinese people news now, and a man has been arrested after trying to smuggle 94 iPhones into China. You might not think that this is mental at all but this man tried to do it by strapping them on to his body, of course.The man caught the attention of inspectors at the Futian crossing in Shenzhen, a southern Chinese metropolis bordering Hong Kong, who noticed the gent was walking a little funny carrying a couple of carrier bags, and was waved through when there was nothing suspicious found in the bags.However, when he went through the metal detector, the alarms went off and he was busted.
http://www.bitterwallet.com/man-tapes-94-iphones-on-his-body-to-smuggle-into-china/82649
Lear MoreLicensed sport merchandise market threatened by counterfeiting; US Operation Team Player tackles problem
Following Ohio State’s win over the Oregon Ducks in the first college football playoff national Championship match, official Ohio State merchandise sales sky-rocketed, rising above the two-day sales levels of the two previous victors – Florida State and Alabama – in just 12 hours. Whilst major sporting events in the US give enormous boosts to the licensed sports merchandise market, they also see a rise in counterfeit sporting goods, which threaten the revenue of legitimate vendors.
Lear MoreSearch for inmate escapee leads to alleged smuggling operation run by exotic dancers
If inmate Jason Adams hadn’t escaped from his roadside work detail in September, Pasco sheriff’s deputies might not have found the crushed Four Loko cans or the spice packets or the Straw-Ber-Ritas.They might not have interviewed the two exotic dancers who told investigators they had romantic relations with inmates on the work detail and, authorities say, smuggled alcohol, tobacco and other contraband to the men.
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Steel sector requests Gov’t help as it faces another difficult year
The steel sector has sought Government support to overcome the challenges it expects to encounter this year, owing to supply exceeding demand and the growing pressure exerted by steel imports.According to the Viet Nam Steel Association, the total production capacity of the steel sector is estimated to touch 22 million tonnes, nearly double the consumption demand.
Meanwhile, Viet Nam has been unable to produce different kinds of steel and mostly relies on imports.
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Fuel smugglers are targeted
Bahrain and other Gulf countries are planning new legislation to curb fuel smuggling.Smuggling of fuel, including diesel, petrol and other products, is frequent across borders where different levels of fuel subsidies create price gaps that criminals can exploit.”The UAE Energy Ministry is working on a law to prevent smuggling of diesel or other products. Saudi is also working on a similar law, and some neighbouring countries also where it is subsidised,” UAE Energy Minister Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazroui told a forum in Abu Dhabi.
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