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Dr Dora, the scourge of Nigeria’s drug fakers, is honoured
She is known affectionately in her native Nigeria as Doctor Dora but, to the criminal gangs that peddle counterfeit drugs in one of the world's most corrupt countries, Professor Dora Akunyili is not a figure of affection. She is the enemy and they want her dead. By Simon Usborne December 9, 2005 Read the full…
[...]Counterfeit medicine ring busted
A division of the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) yesterday busted the largest-ever underground drug-manufacturing ring and seized as much as 550,000 counterfeit drug pills worth NT$300 million in the market. December 9, 2005 Read the full story at chinapost.com.
[...]Counterfeit goods can be unsafe
CONCORD, N.C. — Law enforcement officers were at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Tuesday, learning how to spot counterfeit merchandise. The training session attracted officers from many parts of the state. Companies such as Louis Vuitton and the Motion Picture Association lent their expertise. By Megan Burton and Kyle Almond December 6, 2005 Read the full…
[...]23 arrested for manufacture/sale of spurious drugs
As many as 23 persons have been arrested for contravention of the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 during 2004-05 and the government is planning to make laws more stringent to stop sale of fake medicines, the Rajya Sabha was informed today. December 2, 2005 Read the full story at webindia.com.
[...]Lawmakers target counterfeit goods that undercut manufacturers
WASHINGTON – When Carter Products Co. developed a tool to help woodworkers cut tricky, contoured shapes, it decided to add a layer of protection for its product. By Ken Thomas, Associated Press November 30, 2005 Read the full story at miami.com.
[...]Online prescriptions could be dangerous to your health
Many people go to the doctor seeking relief from the flu, but we've uncovered a popular prescription is readily available online. And it could be dangerous! December 1, 2005 Read the full story at wfsb.com.
[...]EU, U.S. pledge zero tolerance on fakes
BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Union and the United States will take a "zero tolerance" approach to counterfeiting around the world, senior officials said Wednesday. By the Associated Press November 30, 2005 Read the full story at seattlepi.com.
[...]Lawmakers target counterfeit goods that undercut manufacturers
WASHINGTON – When Carter Products Co. developed a tool to help woodworkers cut tricky, contoured shapes, it decided to add a layer of protection for its product. By Ken Thomas, Associated Press November 30, 2005 Read the full story at miami.com.
[...]Tamiflu RX: Buying online
News that New Zealanders will be denied the opportunity to purchase Tamiflu until next May, at the earliest, has been followed by a heavy handed warning against acquiring the drug through internet pharmacies. By: Francis Till November 27, 2005 Read the full story at nbr.com.
[...]Minister Dosanjh introduces a Bill to protect Canada’s supply of safe and affordable prescription drugs
OTTAWA – Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh today tabled legislation to protect Canadians' access to an adequate supply of safe and affordable prescription drugs. November 25, 2005 Read the full story at hc-sc.gc.ca.com.
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