FESI calls for action on counterfeit goods FIFA World Cup
30/05/2018
On 30 May 2018, before the official kick-start of the FIFA World Cup competition, FESI joins forces with the European Commission in organising a large scale conference aimed at raising awareness on counterfeit products surrounding the event.
“This is a unique opportunity for FESI members to raise awareness on counterfeit products ahead of such a large-scale sporting event,” said FESI deputy secretary general, Youri Mercier. “Together with the Russian authorities, I am confident this conference will yield fruitful results.”
Commercial-scale counterfeiting of sporting goods undermine the innovation and creativity of FESI members, the organisation has said, with considerable financial loss for legitimate businesses and consumers receiving a raw deal.
The conference assessed how to detect counterfeit sporting goods and attendees included police officers and customs officials. FIFA and the Russian minister for sport were also represented among the 150 participants.
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