EU concerned by surge in imports of counterfeit drugs, toys, cosmetics
The European Union expressed concern on Monday about a major increase in imports of counterfeit drugs, cosmetics and toys, calling it a threat to public health and the region's economies.
Last year, customs authorities in the 27 EU nations discovered 51 percent more cases of fake medicines, while seizures of counterfeit toys were up by 98 percent on 2006 levels and counterfeit cosmetic and personal care items up by 264 percent, according to a new EU report.
19 May 2008