Counterfeit consumer goods

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Counterfeit consumer goods are counterfeit, fake or imitation products offered for sale. In recent years, the range of counterfeit goods has become a global phenomenon. According to estimates by the Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau (CIB) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), counterfeit goods make up 5 to 7% of world trade. In 2010, counterfeit cigarettes accounted for 21% of all counterfeit goods seized in the US, while other major counterfeit products seized were electrical articles, critical technical components, pharmaceuticals, eyewear, and exercise equipment amongst others...