2704 Traders Fined

Most traders are verbalized for selling defective products, mobile phones, household appliances and furniture. Do not display the price of items displayed for sale is a ticket says it does. In most cases a solution was found between the buyer and seller. Generally if the trader persists, it runs the risk of being fined and prosecuted. This is a judge who will decide his fate. The trader is liable to a fine of Rs 50,000.

Regarding counterfeit product Anti Piracy Unit, that is responsible. It leaders do not hesitate to say that the hunt continues against the perpetrators of the infringement. This unit works with the officers of the CPU. It is imperative that there is a complaint to the authorities to act on counterfeiting.

The state can not act without complaint

While a law prohibiting the sale of counterfeit goods bearing the trademarks, the authorities can not do anything without complaints. "We must have the cooperation of the public in order to prevent this," someone close to supports this.

Counterfeit products are wreaking havoc on the Mauritian market. Counterfeit products bearing the hallmark of renowned manufacturers such as Armani, Prada, Dolce Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Billabong, Puma, Nike and Adidas are sold in almost every corner of the country. These products are sold at unbeatable prices. Some are as good as the original in terms of quality, but others do not. The cost reduction comes at the expense of quality, as well as counterfeiting is not just about luxury.

Counterfeiting is a big market but unquantifiable. Even for customs, fighting against counterfeiting in general. Of branded brands are sold at exorbitant prices in Europe, between Rs 2,000 and Rs 8,000, depending on the brands. These are offered at less than Rs 600 on the counterfeit market. Brands that are not registered cause concern because only marks that are registered are protected, like Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Billabong, IV Play, Puma, Nike, Adidas.