Faking it
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Counterfeiting, that is, copying trademarks or names or creating misleading packaging and product shapes might be dangerous as they can cause physical harm. Counterfeiters are using the latest technology to produce fakes that can be hard even to brand owners to recognize.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2006
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Supermarket sound and vision
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Supermarkets sell everything from vegetables, DVD players, digital radios or widescreen TVs all under one roof, which seems convenient for shoppers. Electrical items bought in supermarkets should be tested for quality and sound before making a purchase.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2005
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A day in the life of a trading standards officer
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Trading standards officers protect consumers by investigating overcharges, mislabeling, underage sales, and by enforcing weights and measures laws.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2003
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