OECD CALLS FOR INTERNATIONAL ACTION OVER FIGHTING DRINKS FAKES
November 1st, 2007
BY KEITH NUTHALL
WITH the European Brands Association reporting that customs seizures of counterfeit drink and food products within Europe increased by 250% between 2003 and 2005, the world's largest think tank has called for government action to fight this growing problem. A detailed report on food fakes from the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) calls for governments worldwide to "enhance and harmonise registration and control of trademarks, and actions to combat counterfeiting and piracy". It also calls for ...
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