PHNOM PENH: Cambodian authorities have confiscated 68 tons of fake cosmetic products that purported to be made in countries like Japan and South Korea, an official said, calling it the country’s largest bust of counterfeit make-up. The goods were produced locally but labeled as products made in countries like Japan, South Korea, China, the US, Germany and Thailand, said Meach Sophana. Some of the cosmetics had fake branding from the luxury Japanese skin care firm Shiseido, he added. He said three people, including two Chinese nationals, were detained in the raids on warehouses in the capital Phnom Penh and Kandal province in March and April following a months-long investigation. Cambodian authorities would now investigate health hazards linked to the fake products, said Meach Sophana.

Source: Manila Times May 09, 2017 06:00 UTC