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Food counterfeiting in Europe, from basmati rice to Rioja wine

started August 17, 2026 at 7:01 AM · last changed 11d ago

Summary

European authorities have uncovered sophisticated food counterfeiting schemes including fake basmati rice in London and a Rioja wine fraud ring exporting to Vietnam and China. Counterfeit food is the second most-seized commodity at EU external borders, with wine, spirits, cheese, coffee and olive oil among the most frequently forged products.

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Nekako mi je uspjela promaknuti vijest iz kolovoza prošle godine, kad su Britanci objavili da je njihova Agencija za sigurnost hrane uz pomoć policije iz

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