Qualitative Study on Risks Posed by Counterfeits to Consumers

The increased production and distribution of dangerous counterfeit goods pose significant health and safety risks to consumers, particularly children, due to exposure to hazardous chemicals, strangulation, choking, electric shock, injuries, damage to hearing, and fire hazards. The study highlights that 97% of dangerous counterfeit goods pose serious risks, with toys and children's products being the most affected. All levels of government should enhance data collection and analysis of counterfeit goods, improve collaboration between market surveillance authorities and customs, and increase awareness of the dangers posed by counterfeit products.