The Canadian government is passing Bill C-8, the Anti-Counterfeit Products Act into federal law, signifying a win for consumers and for companies who comply with Canadian safety rules and regulations.
RCMP and customs officials will be given extra power to search and seize counterfeit products. Also, rights holders and border officials will be in communication so companies can help protect their brands, according to a release from Nancy Croitoru, president and CEO of Food & Consumer Products of Canada.
Natural health products sold on the Internet by companies around the world are often under the microscope of Health Canada for using ingredients that are prohibited for sale in Canada while attempting to emulate products that are currently on the market. The new Anti-Counterfeit Products Act would help Health Canada put a stop to these products being sold online to Canadians.
“The passing of the legislation is not case-closed on this issue, and FCPC will continue advocating for additional action on reducing counterfeit products in the marketplace,” said Croitoru in the release. “We’ll continue to press the government to take action on Internet sales that carry illegal products and address the growing presence of goods with non-compliant labels.”
