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18 August 2022
How illicit trade threatens society
The worldwide problem of illicit trade is a serious one. The amount of money lost to illicit flows is staggering: More than USD 2 trillion annually, according to the United Nations (2020).
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Stop illegal
08 August 2022
PMI’s focus on supply chain controls and product protection to help prevent illicit trade
At PMI, as we advance on our journey toward delivering a smoke-free future, we know we must increase our efforts to secure both our supply chain and the products we sell.
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Stop illegal
30 June 2022
KPMG report finds European illicit cigarette market continues to grow despite overall decline in consumption
KPMG’s annual study on illicit cigarette consumption in the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland.
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Stop illegal
21 June 2022
As adult smokers in France turn to counterfeits, we must focus on raising consumer awareness
In France, evidence suggests that adult smokers are turning to counterfeit cigarettes. This is mainly due to the affordability of these illegal products, how easy they are to access, and the lack of consumer awareness around the risks of counterfeits.
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Stop illegal
20 June 2022
Protecting consumers: How do you avoid fakes online?
The internet has had a profound effect on how people trade. It has enabled countless legitimate businesses to expand their customer base, providing access to markets across the globe.
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Stop illegal
25 April 2022
Pandemic caused surge in counterfeiting crime in the EU, EUIPO-EUROPOL report confirms
A joint report from Europol and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has found that the EU’s criminal economy was bolstered by the pandemic.
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Stop illegal
14 April 2022
“Empty cigarette packs left on streets and in bins across the world can shed light on illicit trade”
Billions of euros in tax are lost to governments every year because of illicit tobacco.
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