April 28
Counterfeit products account for 2.4% of global trade, $500 billion annually
Quote: "According to a forthcoming report by the OECD, counterfeit products account for 2.4 per cent of global trade - about $500 billion annually; more than the GDP of Switzerland. And it's not just electronic goods. Everything from condoms and car tyres to medicines and aircraft spares is being faked "