Counterfeit Cosmetics in Malaysia and ASEAN: A Growing Threat Hidden Behind Beauty Trends
The recent discovery of mercury, lead and methanol in counterfeit beauty products seized in the United Kingdom serves as a stark reminder that fake cosmetics are not simply an intellectual property issue. They are a public health concern. While the UK has intensified enforcement against counterfeit beauty products, the same risks are highly relevant across […]
Counterfeit Japanese Tea: How Consumers and Businesses Can Verify Genuine Japanese Products
Recent reports of counterfeit matcha being marketed overseas under names such as “Uji Matcha” highlight a broader issue affecting many Japanese exports—the misuse of geographical names, intellectual property and country-of-origin claims.