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News article27 September 2018Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union1 min read

A Europe that protects

EU customs seized over 31 million fake goods at EU borders in 2017

EU customs seized over 31 million fake goods at EU borders in 2017

New figures released by the European Commission today show that customs authorities detained over 31 million fake and counterfeit products at the EU's external border with a street value of over €580 million.

Although the total figures have declined since 2016, fake potentially dangerous goods for day-to-day use like healthcare products, medicines, toys and electrical goods now make up a much higher proportion of all seizures.

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Publication date
27 September 2018
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Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union