24 January 2022
Phil Lewis, Director General of the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) comments on Counterfeit skincare and make-up: how it's damaging the UK beauty industry.
The article which was published by Professional Beauty asked the ACG why are counterfeit beauty products dangerous for the professional beauty industry? Could counterfeit products damage a professional's reputation and lose them clients, if clients are buying counterfeit goods?
“The damage and dangers associated with fake cosmetics, perfumes and body care products are not only economic,” – Phil Lewis, DG (ACG). Fake cosmetics have been flooding the markets since the pandemic withconsumers turning more and more to online purchasing. Purchasing producs online is convient but it becomes easier to be duped into buying a fake product.
Phil also explains to readers three ways to help spot counterfeit beauty products which can help consumers from the dangers associated with purchasing fake cosmetics.
You can read the full article here
ACG represents more than 3,000 brands affected by this influx of fakes into the UK and delivers an international network of information, advice and contacts on all aspects of IP protection. Working with Government and law enforcement agencies since 1980, ACG is focused on providing an effective and sustained response to counterfeiting.
Membership with the ACG is the best way to work with government and enforcement bodies to protect your brand. Our Roadshows and training days help you reach out to police, trading standards and border force officers and tell them about your genuine products.