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Say no to Christmas counterfeits


Staffordshire Trading Standards has issued a seasonal reminder of the dangers of fake goods

Richard Young

Posted 10 December 2019 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Counterfeit Goods|West Midlands


UPDATES: Trading standards officers warn shoppers to stay alert to counterfeit goods during the Christmas shopping season, highlighting the links between fake products, organised crime and the risks posed to consumers and legitimate businesses.

<a href="https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/business/tradingstandards/home.aspx">Staffordshire County Council Trading Standards</a> team is urging shoppers to be aware of counterfeit goods in the run-up to Christmas.

Counterfeit goods are often poor-quality imitations that can be dangerous to health. They also cause harm to the local economy and fund organised cri...

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