Media Release
The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE), a trade body representing the imaging supplies industry, today announced its position on the upcoming Digital Services Act (DSA) before the European Commission officially launches the formal consultation process, Click for more
Anti-counterfeit organisation ICCE sets out its position on upcoiming Digital Services Ac (DSA)
The DSA provides a unique opportunity to adapt the current regulatory framework to the challenges that consumers and ICCE members face in the online environment, Click for more
Epson fights back against counterfeits with the help of Turkish authorities
At the end of 2019 Epson responded to customer complaints about the presence of counterfeit inks with a joint raid alongside the Turkish police. The highly successful operation netted thousands of counterfeit items, Click for more
Coronavirus may be increasing the danger of buying counterfeit printer supplies online
The coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdown in many countries has forced people to change the way they live and work. Working from home and parents home-schooling their children mean people are likely to be using home printers much more than usual, Click for more
ICCE: Another year on the global counterfeiting front line (2019 review)
Standing up to the continuous flow of counterfeit printer supplies, many of which are cheap, poorly made and often dangerous, must seem a difficult, and, at times, a lonely task for those frontline customs officials and law enforcement officers, Click for more
ICCE and TRACIT partner in the fight against illicit trade
The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) has joined the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) network of Alliance Partners, sending a strong signal that the imaging products industry is stepping up the fight against counterfeit printer cartridges and other imaging products, Click for more
ICCE partnerships with OKI Europe to fight counterfeit printer supplies in Turkey
ICCE industry partnerships and shared market intelligence are supporting a major fightback against the €1.6bn market of counterfeit imaging products, with OKI Europe confirming a crackdown on counterfeit operations that has led to a string of seizures, Click for more
ICCE delegates fly with the Hawks at international IP conference in South Africa
Using technology to inform the public about the dangers of fake goods and support investigations against counterfeiters was a central theme at this year’s Interpol Intellectual Property Crime Conference in South Africa, Click for more
Criminal gangs pray on innocent consumers on Black Friday
November 29th will be marked in the diaries of retailers and shoppers alike as Black Friday, the growing phenomenon being driven by the discounts on offer, Click for more
Imaging consumables industry groups work together to defeat fake products online
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) puts the value of imported fake goods worldwide based on 2016 customs seizure data at USD 509 billion, up from USD 461 billion in 2013 (2.5% of world trade), Click for more
ICCE launches Russian language video at St Petersburg anti-counterfeiting event
ICCE, the Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa, is launching a subtitled video to help Russian law enforcement officers in their fight against counterfeiting gangs, Click for more
ICCE supports the frontline in Israel against counterfeit and organised crime
Anti-counterfeiting experts including ICCE members are helping Israel’s customs officials to disrupt the flow of fake goods that funds serious organised crime in the country, Click for more
ICCE continues its fight against counterfeiting after a successful anniversary year
Anti-counterfeiting experts including ICCE members are helping Israel’s customs officials to disrupt the flow of fake goods that funds serious organised crime in the country, Click for more
ICCE members to support frontline customs officers in Egypt's battle against counterfeiters
Anti-counterfeiting experts are running training days for customs officials in Egypt, which joined the top ten countries of origin for counterfeit goods in 2013, according to the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development), Click for more
Finding Fakes: ICCE features in Dealer Support Magazine following launch of Factsheet
As the year in which ICCE marked its 20th anniversary draws to a close, the organisation is stepping up its support for the resellers of imaging supplies, with the launch of a new factsheet which helps them identify counterfeit consumables, Click for more
PIPCU appeal to brands for further collaboration to protect consumers from counterfeiting
The new head of the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), Detective Chief Inspector Teresa Russell, has sought to reassure businesses that the force is keen to further enhance collaboration with industry, Click for more
The journey of anti-counterfeiting: an interview with Chris Vansteenkiste, Europol
Counterfeiting is a global problem that transcends borders and has serious implications for citizens, business and governments at a national level. International agencies such as Europol are able to provide a more effective global oversight, Click for more
ICCE celebrates people on the front line fighting the sale of counterfeit goods on World IP Day
The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) takes pride in the work it does around the world to protect consumers and reduce the sale of counterfeit goods, Click for more
ICCE launches Arabic version video and rolls out law enforcement training across the UAE
Between Sunday 11 March and Wednesday 21 March 2018 a number of ICCE (Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa) members are involved in the roll out of an extensive training and education programme, Click for more
Working towards eradicating counterfeit imaging consumables in 2017
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in September, ICCE successfully continued to raise awareness of counterfeit imaging supplies, educate law enforcement officials, help coordinate actions and bring criminals to justice, Click for more
