Counterfeit concerned 200 000 products in 1993, today more than 8 million in France. All kind of products are concerned: luxury products, drugs and food.
On Tuesday 4 February 2014, members of Parliament discussed to provide customers more means. From now on, they will be able to act at private operators, as Fedex or DHL. Erwan Guilmin, The Paris’ West Custom regional manager, explains that counterfeit medicines are harmful for health because they can contain poison.
Customers will be able to make « bangs » (pretend to be a customer).
M. Guisiou, Head of commercial politicy desk in Customs directorate, explains that 30% of organized crime earnings are coming from counterfeit, equal to 270 billion dollars.
French economy lost 6 billion dollars because of counterfeit last year.