As food adulteration cases continue to rise worldwide in 2026, authorities are intensifying enforcement efforts to protect consumers from counterfeit and unsafe food products. In Pakistan, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has stepped up operations and is urging citizens to report suspicious items through its helpline 1223, reinforcing the role
What if the clothes your child is wearing right now, contain chemicals linked to long-term health risks? That is a disturbing question at the center of a growing legal storm. Fast-fashion giant Shein is under intense legal scrutiny after allegations that it sold toxic children’s clothing containing hazardous chemicals
BANGKOK, March 9: Thai police seized more than 120,000 counterfeit toothpaste and cosmetic products in a raid on a warehouse in Pathum Thani province, authorities said, following complaints about fake items being sold through an online shopping platform. The operation was carried out by the Consumer Protection Police Division
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and a U.S.-led consortium operating the country’s Track and Trace (T&T) system are in dispute over the expiry date of a contract covering the tobacco, cement, sugar and fertiliser sectors, officials familiar with the matter said. The disagreement
On Tuesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made a startling announcement about a significant seizure of counterfeit designer goods in Pittsburgh, worth more than $300,000. This substantial find underscores the persistent issue of counterfeit goods in the global marketplace and the ongoing battle against it. In a
SUKKUR: In a major crackdown against illicit tobacco trade, Sukkur police, in collaboration with Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), seized a large consignment of counterfeit cigarettes during a late-night operation on the Indus Highway near the Sukkur Bus Terminal on Thursday. Police officials said the operation was launched in response to
Early in 2026, China was battling a wave of gold-related scams that exposed fraudulent trade activities and billions of dollars’ worth of fake gold. These frauds targeted both institutional and retail investors, many of whom were unaware that the gold they purchased was counterfeit. The surge in scams coincided with
Amazon, the titan of e-commerce, has announced a decisive move to combat the growing issue of counterfeit goods. The company plans to terminate its inventory commingling practice by March 31, 2026, a significant change that aims to bolster authenticity in online retail, according to tech enthusiast Gerard Hughes. Inventory commingling,
In an urgent public health alert, the Directorate of Drugs Control, Punjab, has ordered the immediate recall of certain substandard and adulterated medicines. This drastic decision was made following the failure of these drugs to pass quality tests. The Drug Testing Laboratories Punjab has declared these medicines as unsafe for
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit drugs. In its latest action, DRAP has banned the sale and use of three specific batches of medicines, citing them as counterfeit. This move is part of an ongoing nationwide campaign to eliminate fake drugs and protect
Oman’s Tax Authority mandates digital tax stamps for beverages from 2025, ensuring tax compliance, transparency, and counterfeit prevention.
FBR DG stresses the need for T&T for Oil Marketing Companies in Pakistan. Leading companies already operating internal traceability system.
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Global compliance firm LRQA is launching a cotton traceability pilot in Pakistan, using the CertainT platform by Applied DNA Sciences. This initiative will apply isotope testing, DNA tagging, and genomic analysis to authenticate cotton at key supply chain points—from farms to manufacturing mills. Financed by the U.S. Department
German startup Retraced has raised €15 million ($16.6 million) in first-round financing, aimed at enhancing its digital traceability platform designed for sustainability management and transparency in the fashion and textile industries. The Dusseldorf-based company, which launched in 2019, offers a cutting-edge blockchain- and cloud-based solution that allows brands to
East African cement manufacturers are increasingly using Digital Tax Stamps (DTS) to tackle counterfeit products, enhance tax compliance, and ensure product integrity. The Uganda Revenue Authority introduced DTS in 2019 to digitize tax administration and curb revenue leakages in key sectors like cement. Since then, the system has successfully reduced
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge recently disclosed that De La Rue, a well-established UK-based security printing firm, has been tasked with printing Kenya's new banknotes. The new currency design aims to combat counterfeiting and enhance national financial security, aligning Kenya with modern global financial practices.
Altria's Njoy unit recently filed a patent aimed at curbing counterfeit products within the vaping industry. Counterfeiting is a growing problem for vape manufacturers, and Altria’s new technology intends to verify the authenticity of e-cigarette refill cartridges using wireless communication systems. This system cross-references serial numbers or
The UK has been a frontrunner in implementing a Tobacco Track and Trace (TT&T) system to combat the illicit tobacco trade, which poses serious risks to public health, law-abiding businesses, and the economy. Introduced in 2019 as part of the UK’s commitment to the World Health Organization’