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Feb 06, 2025

US lung health group calls again for tobacco traceability

The FDA has yet to act on a legislative mandate to implement a track-and-trace system, says American Lung Association.

€1.5bn in Russian 'blood timber' has reached EU

Companies using the timber are putting themselves at risk of hefty financial penalties or referral for criminal prosecution.

Cybord and Fuji America form strategic partnership to deliver visual AI-powered technology to SMT production lines across the Americas

Cybord and Fuji America form strategic partnership to deliver visual AI-powered technology to SMT production lines across the Americas

Lululemon sues storefronts, accusing them of counterfeiting

Three lawsuits are targetting sellers on online marketplaces including Amazon, eBay, Wish, Etsy, and Temu.

Europol issues warning over online drug purchases

More than 400 arrests have been made in Operation Shield V, which seized €11.1m-worth of illegal medicines.

Cigar brand Habanos fights fakes with digital tech

Some of the Cuban company's premium cigars will now use NFC technology to allow smartphone verification.

Eight arrested in US on suspicion of fake goods smuggling

The gang, including logistics bosses, warehouse owners and truck drivers, are accused of smuggling $200m in illegal goods.

Trump pardons founder of dark web market Silk Road

Ross Ulbricht had been serving a life sentence for charges involving narcotics and money laundering.

CBP plans rules on low-value shipments to curb fakes

The measures would strengthen oversight of 'de minimis' shipments, known to be a route for fake goods entering the US.

Bootleg alcohol claims lives once again in Türkiye

At least 30 people have died in Istanbul, with two people jailed for murder in connection with the incident.

Lab test can authenticate hazelnuts, a food fraud hotspot

Big pricing variations depending on the source country have created incentives for economically-motivated fraud.

Database could aid circular economy push in textiles

NIST project created 'fingerprints' for textiles that can help sort fabrics that would otherwise end up in landfill.

Infor Nexus unveils NexTrace, its end-to-end traceability solution, at NRF 2025

Infor Nexus unveils NexTrace, its end-to-end traceability solution, at NRF 2025

All Scottish cattle 'should be electronically tagged'

The recommendation will help to ensure effective traceability of cattle in order to protect both animal and public health.

De La Rue shares spike as it confirms takeover talks

The firm says it is considering a full takeover offer for its currency unit from groups linked to a prominent UK financier.

USTR highlights fake pharma in Notorious Markets report

2024 report lists 38 online and 33 physical markets accused of involvement in "substantial" counterfeiting and piracy.

Merck's 'digital twin' traceability platform comes to fruition

M-Trust – which is now in beta test release mode – is described by the company as a "cyber-physical trust platform."

WHO warns of falsified AstraZeneca cancer drug

The counterfeit versions of the cancer immunotherapy Imfinzi have been found in Armenia, Lebanon, and Türkiye.

US sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm over attacks

Integrity Technology Group played a role in multiple computer intrusion incidents against US victims, says Treasury.

ITC says CBP must crack down on illicit obesity drug imports

Agency found that "multiple bad actors" have been importing or selling knockoff copies of Lilly's tirzepatide.

Major power cable theft gang disrupted in Europe

The disappearance of the cables caused major disruptions to large public construction sites, according to the authorities.

Case reveals financial rewards of fake tobacco

A corner shop in Wales is thought to have made £1m in revenue from fake cigarettes and tobacco in less than three years.

Latvian authorities dismantle massive illegal cigarette factory

The cigarettes would have led to a financial loss to the Latvian state of €75m if they had entered the market.

Another arrest in UK illegal meat investigation

The latest arrest was carried out by National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) officers and police at a farm in Wales.

UK police seize £2m+ of fake goods in pre-Christmas op

The counterfeits from shops in and around Camden High Street included clothing, bags, trainers and watches.

De La Rue profits slip, but authentication sales grow

Company points to a strong currency order book as a reason to be optimistic about a "step change" in performance next year.

Gilead wins $31.8m damages in falsified meds case

Defendant Lorik Papyan was earlier sentenced for unlicensed wholesale distribution of prescription drugs.

Adapting to uncertainty: CDMOs and pharma supply chain issues

Bachem's Pascal Degen explains the challenges faced by CDMOs in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world.

Schreiner MediPharm offers novel cut-through indicator for closure seals

Schreiner MediPharm offers novel cut-through indicator for closure seals

Domino prepares to support customers with stricter 2D code requirements in regulated industries

Domino prepares to support customers with stricter 2D code requirements in regulated industries

José de la Mata Amaya named as Eurojust VP

de la Mata will take up office on December 18 for a four-year term, replacing current VP Boštjan Škrlec.

ABM Equipment

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Twinset taps TrusTrace for supply chain visibility

The Italian fashion firm wants to identify suppliers, support eco-design initiatives, and measure its environmental impact.

ReposiTrak welcomes 50 new produce suppliers to rapidly expanding food traceability network

ReposiTrak welcomes 50 new produce suppliers to rapidly expanding food traceability network

Five arrests in UK illegal meat investigation

48 untraceable sheep carcasses thought to have been illegally smoked were intercepted in unrefrigerated vans in London.

Salad specialist Picadeli taps Digimarc for anti-fraud tech

The alliance aims to tackle the growing issue of product look-up (PLU) fraud at self-checkout counters.

Portugal dismantles cooking oil fraud scheme

Operation resulted in the seizure of more than 16,500 litres of cooking oil that was mislabelled as olive oil.

'Biggest' illegal streaming op taken down by Euro enforcers

The network was involved in the illegal distribution of movies and series and the pirating of more than 2,500 television channels.

New food fraud initiative kicks off in Europe

EFF-CoP project will bring together academics, regulators and the food industry to enhance food authenticity and traceability.

Merck and Digital Trust Centre at NTU Singapore, collaborate to enable digital trust

Merck and Digital Trust Centre at NTU Singapore, collaborate to enable digital trust

US customs seize fake Gibson guitars

Around 3,000 instruments were intercepted and would have been worth around $18.7m if genuine, according to CBP.

Detentions follow tainted alcohol deaths in Laos

It has been reported that the manager and seven staff at the hostel where the tourists stayed have been detained.

Rolex wins key ruling in 'counterfeit' watch dispute

A federal court in Georgia has sided with Rolex in the dispute with Jewelry Unlimited and its owner Wafi Amin Lalani.

French hospital suffers major data breach in cyberattack

Electronic health records from more than 750,000 people have been offered for sale via the Dark Web.

OECD gauges impact of counterfeits on UK economy

In 2021, the value of fake and pirated goods imported into the UK amounted to £7.1bn, 1.5 per cent of the total.

Sophisticated cigarette trafficking scheme busted in EU

15 suspects were arrested yesterday in connection with the investigation, which seized €13m in tobacco and cigarettes.

Counterfeit pilchards cause a stir in South Africa

Workers were discovered relabelling and packaging expired cans of canned fish by South African police.

ReposiTrak welcomes 50 new seafood suppliers to rapidly expanding food traceability network

ReposiTrak welcomes 50 new seafood suppliers to rapidly expanding food traceability network

Michael Schmid elected new president of Eurojust

Schmid will take up office on November 15 for a four-year term, replacing current president Ladislav Hamran.

Brand protection firm Ennoventure raises $8.9m

Cash injection will help the company expand its AI-powered authentication platform on the international stage.

€200m fake art network busted with 38 indictments

Network of forgers in Spain, France and Belgium were planning to sell the artworks in Italian auction houses.

TrusTrace spotlights 'data-driven decarbonisation' at COP29: Navigating fashion's path to net zero

TrusTrace spotlights 'data-driven decarbonisation' at COP29: Navigating fashion's path to net zero

Metabolomics detects copycat Provence rosé wines

Technique could be used to distinguish authentic wines from counterfeits with an accuracy of more than 93 per cent.

Pet supplement brand YuMove warns fakes are on Amazon

Amazon is now recalling and refunding all purchases of YuMove branded products sold by third-party sellers.

Volvo patents counterfeit battery detection tech

Fake batteries pose serious health and safety risks, damage the environment, and cost industry billions of dollars a year.

Medtech firm InMode wins injunction over counterfeits

The lawsuit is targeting sellers of alleged counterfeits of the firm's Morpheus8 range of skin-tightening devices.

3D printing tech 'could undermine fake meds fight'

Low-cost mills and 3D printing systems could help criminals bypass restrictions on the sale of pill presses, say researchers.

Hapag-Lloyd partners with HERE Technologies to transform global supply chain visibility with advanced tracking solution

Hapag-Lloyd partners with HERE Technologies to transform global supply chain visibility with advanced tracking solution

Avery Dennison launches traceability platform

The firm's first target is the apparel industry, which has come under pressure to take control of its supply chain.

LV sues Las Vegas shopping mall over counterfeits

Boulevard Mall created a "safe haven" for the sale of goods bearing counterfeits of Louis Vuitton trademarks.

Prof Susan Jebb reappointed as FSA chair

She first became chair of the Food Standards Agency in 2021 and is taking up the role for another three years.

Amid EU probe, Temu mulls joining anti-fake group

Chinese online retailer is discussing signing up to the EC's Memorandum of Understanding agreement.

TikTok Shop publishes first IP rights report

Company has also taken issue with calls to include its marketplace in the forthcoming 2024 Notorious Markets list.

Fake child vitamins 'produced in washing machine'

The counterfeiting operation in the Philippines is thought to have been operating for almost two decades.

EU takes action against Temu over illegal products

Commission is concerned Temu does not have strong enough systems to prevent the sale of non-compliant goods.

€14m in fake currency seized in postal crackdown

174 parcels containing counterfeit currency were seized, triggering 144 new police investigations, said Europol.

Top 10 pharma selects TrueMed for advanced counterfeit drug investigations

Top 10 pharma selects TrueMed for advanced counterfeit drug investigations

Digimarc launches new brand protection app to combat counterfeit products in the field

Digimarc launches new brand protection app to combat counterfeit products in the field

Enforcement op recovers stolen car parts in Bulgaria

Almost all of the parts, worth several million euros, were found at a warehouse in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

UK, US enforcers bust £1m pharma crime gang

Three Londoners imported illegal medicines from India, repackaged them, and distributed them internationally.

Russia 'aiding Houthi Red Sea attacks;' report

Russia provided targeting data for the Houthis as they attacked ships with missiles and drones, it is claimed.

Domino's new high-speed thermal transfer overprinter shapes the future of 'flexible' printing

Domino's new high-speed thermal transfer overprinter shapes the future of 'flexible' printing

PMI Worldwide Brands, LLC (dba, Stanley 1913) partners with Kinaxis to strengthen supply chain

PMI Worldwide Brands, LLC (dba, Stanley 1913) partners with Kinaxis to strengthen supply chain

Scammers steal 22 tonnes of cheese from London specialist

The theft involved a fraudulent buyer posing as a legitimate wholesale distributor for a major French retailer.

Rx-360 gives its take on pharma cargo security

New guide covers vulnerability assessment, risk management and mitigation, and steps to respond to a theft event.

EUIPO study reveals €2bn fake good seizures in EU

Europol-partnered report says that counterfeits are estimated to account for 5.8 per cent of EU trade.

TrusTrace unveils highly-automated deforestation compliance solution: "Brands must act now despite EUDR delay"

TrusTrace unveils highly-automated deforestation compliance solution: "Brands must act now despite EUDR delay"

Latest Euro crackdown nets €91m in fraudulent food

22,000 tonnes of food and around 850,000 litres of beverages, mostly alcoholic, were seized in Opson XIII.

FDA, CBP intercept $76m of illegal e-cigarettes

All of the vapes originated from China and some of them were direct counterfeits of brand-name e-cigarettes.

Supply chain resilience: is multi-cloud the way forward?

How technology can help to address supply chain vulnerabilities to threats like outages and cyberattacks.

Cisco confirms data breach and launches investigation

Notorious hacker IntelBroker claimed responsibility for the attack, which Cisco said involved a "small number" of files.

Civil groups slam EC plan to delay EUDR implementation

Industry groups claim it will provide more time to bring their supply chains into compliance with the law.

Fake, unsafe Dyson hairdryers seized in UK

Testing by Suffolk Trading Standards revealed the counterfeits posed a risk of electric shock and fire.

Adulterated food products cause a scandal in Türkiye

Database of incidents includes meatballs adulterated with pork, a major issue in a Muslim-majority country.

Premium wine counterfeiting ring busted in Italy

The criminal network targeted Grand Cru French wines, charging as much as €15,000 for a single bottle.

Inspectorio chosen by DICK’S Sporting Goods as sole traceability provider across all product lines, directly integrating traceability into broader sourcing operations

Inspectorio chosen by DICK’S Sporting Goods as sole traceability provider across all product lines, directly integrating traceability into broader sourcing operations

SECURtracers: Fighting pharma crime with on-dose authentication

On-dose authentication solution promises more direct and foolproof methods of assuring medicines authenticity.

CLD announces appointment of new President to lead US operations and accelerate growth across the Americas

CLD announces appointment of new President to lead US operations and accelerate growth across the Americas

De La Rue agrees authentication unit sale to Crane NXT

The takeover comes just a few months after Crane NXT completed the acquisition of OpSec for $270m.

SnapDragon

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Irish police make 2nd arrest in €10m fake phone scam

The Garda investigation is focusing on an estimated €10m fraud against an unnamed phone company.

Diamond traceability, ESG system to launch next year

Certification system will combine traceability and sustainability, say developers SCS Global Services and iTraceiT.

FDA grants exemptions to trading partners under DSCSA

Move comes amid concerns that some are not ready to meet the Nov 27 deadline, which could lead to medicine shortages.

Kai Mjaanes named general manager of EMVO

The head of Norway's medicines verification organisation will take up the new role from January 1, succeeding Andreas Walters.

Lawmakers ask FDA for caution on DSCSA implementation

Regulator should consider a phased approach that has been called for by various trade organisations, they say.

Chinese men must pay $1.4m to Apple for fake iPhone scam

Haotian Sun and Pengfei Xue were also sentenced to lengthy prison sentences after being convicted of mail fraud.

London shop found selling illegal snacks again

Raid uncovered illicit Lucky Charms cereal, KitKats, Lion Bars and drinks containing dangerous and harmful ingredients.

EU appoints first circular economy Commissioner

Jessika Roswall will lead efforts on the environment, water resources, and circular economy competitiveness.

Vendors accused of selling fakes at Melbourne Royal Show

Fashion brands Geedup and Ronnie Blu say counterfeits were in evidence at the agricultural trade fair.

CDSCO under fire from industry over substandard drug alert

Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance is worried about reputational damage to the country's massive export industry.


US lung health group calls again for tobacco traceability

The FDA has yet to act on a legislative mandate to implement a track-and-trace system, says American Lung Association.

€1.5bn in Russian 'blood timber' has reached EU

Companies using the timber are putting themselves at risk of hefty financial penalties or referral for criminal prosecution.

Cybord and Fuji America form strategic partnership to deliver visual AI-powered technology to SMT production lines across the Americas

Cybord and Fuji America form strategic partnership to deliver visual AI-powered technology to SMT production lines across the Americas

Lululemon sues storefronts, accusing them of counterfeiting

Three lawsuits are targetting sellers on online marketplaces including Amazon, eBay, Wish, Etsy, and Temu.

Europol issues warning over online drug purchases

More than 400 arrests have been made in Operation Shield V, which seized €11.1m-worth of illegal medicines.

Cigar brand Habanos fights fakes with digital tech

Some of the Cuban company's premium cigars will now use NFC technology to allow smartphone verification.

Eight arrested in US on suspicion of fake goods smuggling

The gang, including logistics bosses, warehouse owners and truck drivers, are accused of smuggling $200m in illegal goods.

Trump pardons founder of dark web market Silk Road

Ross Ulbricht had been serving a life sentence for charges involving narcotics and money laundering.

CBP plans rules on low-value shipments to curb fakes

The measures would strengthen oversight of 'de minimis' shipments, known to be a route for fake goods entering the US.

Bootleg alcohol claims lives once again in Türkiye

At least 30 people have died in Istanbul, with two people jailed for murder in connection with the incident.

Lab test can authenticate hazelnuts, a food fraud hotspot

Big pricing variations depending on the source country have created incentives for economically-motivated fraud.

Database could aid circular economy push in textiles

NIST project created 'fingerprints' for textiles that can help sort fabrics that would otherwise end up in landfill.

Infor Nexus unveils NexTrace, its end-to-end traceability solution, at NRF 2025

Infor Nexus unveils NexTrace, its end-to-end traceability solution, at NRF 2025

All Scottish cattle 'should be electronically tagged'

The recommendation will help to ensure effective traceability of cattle in order to protect both animal and public health.

De La Rue shares spike as it confirms takeover talks

The firm says it is considering a full takeover offer for its currency unit from groups linked to a prominent UK financier.

USTR highlights fake pharma in Notorious Markets report

2024 report lists 38 online and 33 physical markets accused of involvement in "substantial" counterfeiting and piracy.

Merck's 'digital twin' traceability platform comes to fruition

M-Trust – which is now in beta test release mode – is described by the company as a "cyber-physical trust platform."

WHO warns of falsified AstraZeneca cancer drug

The counterfeit versions of the cancer immunotherapy Imfinzi have been found in Armenia, Lebanon, and Türkiye.

US sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm over attacks

Integrity Technology Group played a role in multiple computer intrusion incidents against US victims, says Treasury.

ITC says CBP must crack down on illicit obesity drug imports

Agency found that "multiple bad actors" have been importing or selling knockoff copies of Lilly's tirzepatide.

Major power cable theft gang disrupted in Europe

The disappearance of the cables caused major disruptions to large public construction sites, according to the authorities.

Case reveals financial rewards of fake tobacco

A corner shop in Wales is thought to have made £1m in revenue from fake cigarettes and tobacco in less than three years.

Latvian authorities dismantle massive illegal cigarette factory

The cigarettes would have led to a financial loss to the Latvian state of €75m if they had entered the market.

Another arrest in UK illegal meat investigation

The latest arrest was carried out by National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) officers and police at a farm in Wales.

UK police seize £2m+ of fake goods in pre-Christmas op

The counterfeits from shops in and around Camden High Street included clothing, bags, trainers and watches.

De La Rue profits slip, but authentication sales grow

Company points to a strong currency order book as a reason to be optimistic about a "step change" in performance next year.

Gilead wins $31.8m damages in falsified meds case

Defendant Lorik Papyan was earlier sentenced for unlicensed wholesale distribution of prescription drugs.

Adapting to uncertainty: CDMOs and pharma supply chain issues

Bachem's Pascal Degen explains the challenges faced by CDMOs in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world.

Schreiner MediPharm offers novel cut-through indicator for closure seals

Schreiner MediPharm offers novel cut-through indicator for closure seals

Domino prepares to support customers with stricter 2D code requirements in regulated industries

Domino prepares to support customers with stricter 2D code requirements in regulated industries

José de la Mata Amaya named as Eurojust VP

de la Mata will take up office on December 18 for a four-year term, replacing current VP Boštjan Škrlec.

ABM Equipment

-

Twinset taps TrusTrace for supply chain visibility

The Italian fashion firm wants to identify suppliers, support eco-design initiatives, and measure its environmental impact.

ReposiTrak welcomes 50 new produce suppliers to rapidly expanding food traceability network

ReposiTrak welcomes 50 new produce suppliers to rapidly expanding food traceability network

Five arrests in UK illegal meat investigation

48 untraceable sheep carcasses thought to have been illegally smoked were intercepted in unrefrigerated vans in London.

Salad specialist Picadeli taps Digimarc for anti-fraud tech

The alliance aims to tackle the growing issue of product look-up (PLU) fraud at self-checkout counters.

Portugal dismantles cooking oil fraud scheme

Operation resulted in the seizure of more than 16,500 litres of cooking oil that was mislabelled as olive oil.

'Biggest' illegal streaming op taken down by Euro enforcers

The network was involved in the illegal distribution of movies and series and the pirating of more than 2,500 television channels.

New food fraud initiative kicks off in Europe

EFF-CoP project will bring together academics, regulators and the food industry to enhance food authenticity and traceability.

Merck and Digital Trust Centre at NTU Singapore, collaborate to enable digital trust

Merck and Digital Trust Centre at NTU Singapore, collaborate to enable digital trust

US customs seize fake Gibson guitars

Around 3,000 instruments were intercepted and would have been worth around $18.7m if genuine, according to CBP.

Detentions follow tainted alcohol deaths in Laos

It has been reported that the manager and seven staff at the hostel where the tourists stayed have been detained.

Rolex wins key ruling in 'counterfeit' watch dispute

A federal court in Georgia has sided with Rolex in the dispute with Jewelry Unlimited and its owner Wafi Amin Lalani.

French hospital suffers major data breach in cyberattack

Electronic health records from more than 750,000 people have been offered for sale via the Dark Web.

OECD gauges impact of counterfeits on UK economy

In 2021, the value of fake and pirated goods imported into the UK amounted to £7.1bn, 1.5 per cent of the total.

Sophisticated cigarette trafficking scheme busted in EU

15 suspects were arrested yesterday in connection with the investigation, which seized €13m in tobacco and cigarettes.

Counterfeit pilchards cause a stir in South Africa

Workers were discovered relabelling and packaging expired cans of canned fish by South African police.

ReposiTrak welcomes 50 new seafood suppliers to rapidly expanding food traceability network

ReposiTrak welcomes 50 new seafood suppliers to rapidly expanding food traceability network

Michael Schmid elected new president of Eurojust

Schmid will take up office on November 15 for a four-year term, replacing current president Ladislav Hamran.

Brand protection firm Ennoventure raises $8.9m

Cash injection will help the company expand its AI-powered authentication platform on the international stage.

€200m fake art network busted with 38 indictments

Network of forgers in Spain, France and Belgium were planning to sell the artworks in Italian auction houses.

TrusTrace spotlights 'data-driven decarbonisation' at COP29: Navigating fashion's path to net zero

TrusTrace spotlights 'data-driven decarbonisation' at COP29: Navigating fashion's path to net zero

Metabolomics detects copycat Provence rosé wines

Technique could be used to distinguish authentic wines from counterfeits with an accuracy of more than 93 per cent.

Pet supplement brand YuMove warns fakes are on Amazon

Amazon is now recalling and refunding all purchases of YuMove branded products sold by third-party sellers.

Volvo patents counterfeit battery detection tech

Fake batteries pose serious health and safety risks, damage the environment, and cost industry billions of dollars a year.

Medtech firm InMode wins injunction over counterfeits

The lawsuit is targeting sellers of alleged counterfeits of the firm's Morpheus8 range of skin-tightening devices.

3D printing tech 'could undermine fake meds fight'

Low-cost mills and 3D printing systems could help criminals bypass restrictions on the sale of pill presses, say researchers.

Hapag-Lloyd partners with HERE Technologies to transform global supply chain visibility with advanced tracking solution

Hapag-Lloyd partners with HERE Technologies to transform global supply chain visibility with advanced tracking solution

Avery Dennison launches traceability platform

The firm's first target is the apparel industry, which has come under pressure to take control of its supply chain.

LV sues Las Vegas shopping mall over counterfeits

Boulevard Mall created a "safe haven" for the sale of goods bearing counterfeits of Louis Vuitton trademarks.

Prof Susan Jebb reappointed as FSA chair

She first became chair of the Food Standards Agency in 2021 and is taking up the role for another three years.

Amid EU probe, Temu mulls joining anti-fake group

Chinese online retailer is discussing signing up to the EC's Memorandum of Understanding agreement.

TikTok Shop publishes first IP rights report

Company has also taken issue with calls to include its marketplace in the forthcoming 2024 Notorious Markets list.

Fake child vitamins 'produced in washing machine'

The counterfeiting operation in the Philippines is thought to have been operating for almost two decades.

EU takes action against Temu over illegal products

Commission is concerned Temu does not have strong enough systems to prevent the sale of non-compliant goods.

€14m in fake currency seized in postal crackdown

174 parcels containing counterfeit currency were seized, triggering 144 new police investigations, said Europol.

Top 10 pharma selects TrueMed for advanced counterfeit drug investigations

Top 10 pharma selects TrueMed for advanced counterfeit drug investigations

Digimarc launches new brand protection app to combat counterfeit products in the field

Digimarc launches new brand protection app to combat counterfeit products in the field

Enforcement op recovers stolen car parts in Bulgaria

Almost all of the parts, worth several million euros, were found at a warehouse in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

UK, US enforcers bust £1m pharma crime gang

Three Londoners imported illegal medicines from India, repackaged them, and distributed them internationally.

Russia 'aiding Houthi Red Sea attacks;' report

Russia provided targeting data for the Houthis as they attacked ships with missiles and drones, it is claimed.

Domino's new high-speed thermal transfer overprinter shapes the future of 'flexible' printing

Domino's new high-speed thermal transfer overprinter shapes the future of 'flexible' printing

PMI Worldwide Brands, LLC (dba, Stanley 1913) partners with Kinaxis to strengthen supply chain

PMI Worldwide Brands, LLC (dba, Stanley 1913) partners with Kinaxis to strengthen supply chain

Scammers steal 22 tonnes of cheese from London specialist

The theft involved a fraudulent buyer posing as a legitimate wholesale distributor for a major French retailer.

Rx-360 gives its take on pharma cargo security

New guide covers vulnerability assessment, risk management and mitigation, and steps to respond to a theft event.

EUIPO study reveals €2bn fake good seizures in EU

Europol-partnered report says that counterfeits are estimated to account for 5.8 per cent of EU trade.

TrusTrace unveils highly-automated deforestation compliance solution: "Brands must act now despite EUDR delay"

TrusTrace unveils highly-automated deforestation compliance solution: "Brands must act now despite EUDR delay"

Latest Euro crackdown nets €91m in fraudulent food

22,000 tonnes of food and around 850,000 litres of beverages, mostly alcoholic, were seized in Opson XIII.

FDA, CBP intercept $76m of illegal e-cigarettes

All of the vapes originated from China and some of them were direct counterfeits of brand-name e-cigarettes.

Supply chain resilience: is multi-cloud the way forward?

How technology can help to address supply chain vulnerabilities to threats like outages and cyberattacks.

Cisco confirms data breach and launches investigation

Notorious hacker IntelBroker claimed responsibility for the attack, which Cisco said involved a "small number" of files.

Civil groups slam EC plan to delay EUDR implementation

Industry groups claim it will provide more time to bring their supply chains into compliance with the law.

Fake, unsafe Dyson hairdryers seized in UK

Testing by Suffolk Trading Standards revealed the counterfeits posed a risk of electric shock and fire.

Adulterated food products cause a scandal in Türkiye

Database of incidents includes meatballs adulterated with pork, a major issue in a Muslim-majority country.

Premium wine counterfeiting ring busted in Italy

The criminal network targeted Grand Cru French wines, charging as much as €15,000 for a single bottle.

Inspectorio chosen by DICK’S Sporting Goods as sole traceability provider across all product lines, directly integrating traceability into broader sourcing operations

Inspectorio chosen by DICK’S Sporting Goods as sole traceability provider across all product lines, directly integrating traceability into broader sourcing operations

SECURtracers: Fighting pharma crime with on-dose authentication

On-dose authentication solution promises more direct and foolproof methods of assuring medicines authenticity.

CLD announces appointment of new President to lead US operations and accelerate growth across the Americas

CLD announces appointment of new President to lead US operations and accelerate growth across the Americas

De La Rue agrees authentication unit sale to Crane NXT

The takeover comes just a few months after Crane NXT completed the acquisition of OpSec for $270m.

SnapDragon

-

Irish police make 2nd arrest in €10m fake phone scam

The Garda investigation is focusing on an estimated €10m fraud against an unnamed phone company.

Diamond traceability, ESG system to launch next year

Certification system will combine traceability and sustainability, say developers SCS Global Services and iTraceiT.

FDA grants exemptions to trading partners under DSCSA

Move comes amid concerns that some are not ready to meet the Nov 27 deadline, which could lead to medicine shortages.

Kai Mjaanes named general manager of EMVO

The head of Norway's medicines verification organisation will take up the new role from January 1, succeeding Andreas Walters.

Lawmakers ask FDA for caution on DSCSA implementation

Regulator should consider a phased approach that has been called for by various trade organisations, they say.

Chinese men must pay $1.4m to Apple for fake iPhone scam

Haotian Sun and Pengfei Xue were also sentenced to lengthy prison sentences after being convicted of mail fraud.

London shop found selling illegal snacks again

Raid uncovered illicit Lucky Charms cereal, KitKats, Lion Bars and drinks containing dangerous and harmful ingredients.

EU appoints first circular economy Commissioner

Jessika Roswall will lead efforts on the environment, water resources, and circular economy competitiveness.

Vendors accused of selling fakes at Melbourne Royal Show

Fashion brands Geedup and Ronnie Blu say counterfeits were in evidence at the agricultural trade fair.

CDSCO under fire from industry over substandard drug alert

Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance is worried about reputational damage to the country's massive export industry.