China Remains the Main Source of Fake Goods Seized by EU Customs Go back »
2008-06-12 | All chapters
According to the European Commission, the number of Customs interventions involving counterfeit goods increased by 17% in 2007, while the number of articles seized decreased from 128 million to 70 million. China however remained the main source of seized counterfeit goods. Customs credits right holders for filing 10,260 applications for intervention, corresponding to 80% of the interdicted goods. Complete text attached.
For full text see the EC Report, "2007 Customs Seizures of Counterfeit Goods – Frequently Asked Questions," May 19, 2008