12 December 2023

Turkish Officials Dismantle Large Counterfeiting Workshop

Law enforcement officials in Turkey have conducted a significant raid action on two clandestine counterfeiting workshops – seizing hundreds of thousands of items for manufacturing illegal counterfeit imaging supplies. ICCE applauds their efforts in uncovering this significant counterfeiting operation, which impacted all ICCE member brands. These law enforcement actions protect customers and authorized suppliers from the risks associated with counterfeit printer cartridges, advancing the fight against intellectual property theft, which is at the core of ICCE’s work, Click for more

19 July 2023

ICCE Reports Impressive Successes against Counterfeit Imaging Consumables for 2022

In 2022, ICCE and its members have thwarted counterfeiting schemes on a massive scale across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. We worked with online marketplaces to remove tens of thousands of infringing listings. And we partnered with law enforcement agencies through a series of special training sessions and events – and supported them to remove huge quantities of illegal products from the markets before they could be sold to unsuspecting customers. For 2023, we are continuing our dedicated fight against counterfeit imaging supplies – with a clear goal of protecting customers from the risks posed by counterfeit toner cartridges, ink cartridges, and printer ribbons, Click for more

22 June 2023

ICCE applauds Amazon taking action against fake customer reviews

Major online retailer Amazon has just shared details of its actions against fake customer reviews posted on its platforms, also calling for greater collaboration between the private and public sectors to better protect consumers. Fake reviews can harm customers by misleading them into purchasing poor quality or even counterfeit products. Protecting customers and honest vendors from counterfeiting is a key objective of ICCE and its members. Consequently, ICCE very much welcomes Amazon’s measures against fake customer reviews, Click for more

30 May 2023

ICCE Helps Protect Online Shoppers from Buying Counterfeits

Many shoppers turn to online stores and e commerce marketplaces to buy imaging consumables – perhaps without realising that counterfeiters often use web shops to sell counterfeit products. ICCE members are committed to fighting online counterfeiting and to protecting shoppers and the businesses of honest sellers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Online shoppers should remain vigilant and be aware of some important red flags to safely purchase imaging consumables on the Internet, Click for more

10 May 2023

ICCE welcomes Amazon and Brother joining forces against counterfeiting ring

ICCE member Brother is teaming up with online marketplace Amazon in the fight against counterfeit imaging consumables. Together, the two companies have now taken legal action against a major counterfeiting organisation operating out of Germany. Protecting customers and honest vendors from counterfeiting is a key objective of ICCE and its members. Cooperating with online marketplaces and the authorities can be of great help for our fight against counterfeiting, to which ICCE is committed, Click for more

17 October 2022

ICCE Counters Fakes with New Law Enforcement Trainings

ICCE members, national law enforcement and customs authorities are co-operating to drive illegal trade schemes and fraudulent sellers out of the market. Joint training sessions have enabled both brand owners and law enforcement agencies to learn how to tackle counterfeiting more effectively – while safeguarding honest businesses and unsuspecting consumers. These educational initiatives illustrate how ICCE will continue in its efforts to help protect intellectual property (IP) rights, taking decisive action against the counterfeiting of imaging consumables such as toner cartridges, ink cartridges, and printer ribbons, Click for more

6 October 2022

Strong Actions Fight Fakes in the Middle East

ICCE members provide key market intelligence and cooperate with law enforcement to help enforce intellectual property rights. Recent examples of anti-counterfeiting successes include several major strikes against fake imaging consumables in the Middle East. Hundreds of thousands of items infringing brands of various ICCE members have been removed from the markets, protecting honest businesses and unsuspecting customers. Combining the voices of top imaging consumable brands, ICCE highlights this success in our continued fight against counterfeiting in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Click for more

8 June 2022

ICCE Combats Counterfeit Imaging Consumables in 2021

Scoring major blows against counterfeiting of imaging and printing consumables, ICCE and its members report on strong achievements in 2021. As part of our actions to protect honest businesses and unsuspecting customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa from illegal and often risky trademark infringing printer consumables, we have helped remove thousands of illegal products and offers from the markets. We have also given a strong voice against the theft of intellectual property by supporting the European Union’s upcoming Digital Services Act. For 2022, ICCE and its members will continue to work together to combat counterfeit imaging consumables, Click for more

26 August 2021

The growing danger of purchasing counterfeit products online

Covid-19 has accelerated the shift to digital shopping by five years. This has presented a huge opportunity for anyone selling printing supplies in a quickly expanding market; and unfortunately, counterfeiters are making the most of it , Click for more

12 July 2021

Beating the printing supplies counterfeiters in North Africa

ICCE members are working together to deliver successes across North Africa in the battle against organised criminals and unscrupulous suppliers who push fake printer supplies into this important market., Click for more

30 March 2021

Summary of ICCE feedback on the European Commission’s Digital Services Act proposal

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East & Africa (ICCE) has submitted its comments on the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Services Act (DSA). This is a summary of the position paper, Click for more

30 March 2021

ICCE Position Paper on the European Commission’s proposal on the Digital Services Act

ICCE commends the EU Commission for its effort to ensure that what is illegal offline is illegal online and calls on the European Parliament, and the Member States, to improve various provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA) proposal, Click for more

6th January, 2021

Global pandemic fails to stop the successful fight against counterfeiting in 2020

Despite the pandemic, ICCE members have remained active in 2020, working hard around the EMEA region to carry out investigations and support raids, prosecutions, and online takedowns to protect consumers from fake products. Read our annual review, Click for more

16th December, 2020

ICCE welcomes new EU Digital Services Act establishing revised online commerce framework

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) welcomes the draft Digital Services Act (DSA) published by the EU Commission yesterday and commends the Commission for its attempt to rebalance the responsibilities of stakeholders participating in the European online economy, Click for more

18th November, 2020

Large purchasing organisations are under increasing risk from counterfeit printing supplies

A drop over the last four years in the number of companies working with a trusted primary supplier and a trend of companies basing their buying policy purely on availability, has led to an increased risk for large corporations and government procurement departments of unwittingly purchasing and using counterfeit products, Click for more

29th October, 2020

ICCE working with local law enforcement to protect African consumers from fake goods

Cooperation between ICCE and local law enforcement agencies in east Africa are meeting with success in the battle to remove counterfeit goods from local markets, which impacts local economies, Click for more

9th September, 2020

ICCE responds to European Commission Consultation on the Digital Services Act (DSA)

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East & Africa (“ICCE”) has now submitted its response to the European Commission consultation on the proposed Digital Services Act (DSA), Click for more

7th September, 2020

European Commission’s consultation on the Digital Services Act package – ICCE position paper, 7 September 2020

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Digital Services Act (DSA) package., Click for more

19 August, 2020

Brother fights counterfeits in Europe

Towards the end of 2019, Brother received several customer complaints and negative reviews on its products sold on marketplace giant Amazon. After months of conducting investigations, Brother discovered a network of counterfeit sellers that led to a highly successful raid operation in conjunction with German authorities in Berlin. , Click for more

31st July, 2020

ICCE urges focus on counterfeit goods as UK announces border checks measures for BREXIT

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) welcomes the UK Government’s recent commitment to spend £705 million on border control infrastructure, in preparation for the UK leaving the European customs union and single market, and urges the Government to set aside some of these funds to support efforts to crack down on the importation and supply of counterfeit, unsafe or illegal products and on smuggling., Click for more

6th July, 2020

Media Release: ICCE publishes its recommendations for US-UK Free Trade Agreement

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) today calls for a future US-UK Free Trade Agreement to include specific measures to protect consumers and manufacturers from illegal counterfeit imaging supplies. , Click for more

6th July, 2020

Position Paper: Anti-counterfeit organisation ICCE sets out its position on the US-UK Trade Agreement

As the United States and the United Kingdom have formally started negotiations on a free trade agreement, ICCE shares its recommendations for a U.S.-UK Trade Agreement that addresses Intellectual Property (IP) and e-commerce rules, Click for more

13th May, 2020

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

13th May, 2020

Anti-counterfeit organisation ICCE sets out its position on upcoming Digital Services Act (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

1st May, 2020

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

21st April, 2020

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

18th February, 2020

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

10th February, 2020

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

4th December, 2019

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

22nd November, 2019

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

10th September, 2019

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

5th July, 2019

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

31st March, 2019

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

15th February, 2019

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

3rd February, 2019

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

6th November, 2018

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

4th July, 2018

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

25th June, 2018

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

26th April, 2018

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

11th March, 2018

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

14th February, 2018

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

30 March 2021

ICCE Position Paper on the European Commission’s proposal on the Digital Services Act

ICCE commends the EU Commission for its effort to ensure that what is illegal offline is illegal online and calls on the European Parliament, and the Member States, to improve various provisions of the proposal, Click for more

6th January, 2021

Global pandemic fails to stop the successful fight against counterfeiting in 2020

Despite the pandemic, ICCE members have remained active in 2020, working hard around the EMEA region to carry out investigations and support raids, prosecutions, and online takedowns to protect consumers from fake products. Read our annual review, Click for more

16th December, 2020

ICCE welcomes new EU Digital Services Act establishing revised online commerce framework

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) welcomes the draft Digital Services Act (DSA) published by the EU Commission yesterday and commends the Commission for its attempt to rebalance the responsibilities of stakeholders participating in the European online economy, Click for more

18th November, 2020

Large purchasing organisations are under increasing risk from counterfeit printing supplies

A drop over the last four years in the number of companies working with a trusted primary supplier and a trend of companies basing their buying policy purely on availability, has led to an increased risk for large corporations and government procurement departments of unwittingly purchasing and using counterfeit products, Click for more

29th October, 2020

ICCE working with local law enforcement to protect African consumers from fake goods

Cooperation between ICCE and local law enforcement agencies in east Africa are meeting with success in the battle to remove counterfeit goods from local markets, which impacts local economies, Click for more

9th September, 2020

ICCE responds to European Commission Consultation on the Digital Services Act (DSA)

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East & Africa (“ICCE”) has now submitted its response to the European Commission consultation on the proposed Digital Services Act (DSA), Click for more

7th September, 2020

European Commission’s consultation on the Digital Services Act package – ICCE position paper, 7 September 2020

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Digital Services Act (DSA) package., Click for more

19 August, 2020

Brother fights counterfeits in Europe

Towards the end of 2019, Brother received several customer complaints and negative reviews on its products sold on marketplace giant Amazon. After months of conducting investigations, Brother discovered a network of counterfeit sellers that led to a highly successful raid operation in conjunction with German authorities in Berlin. , Click for more

31st July, 2020

ICCE urges focus on counterfeit goods as UK announces border checks measures for BREXIT

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) welcomes the UK Government’s recent commitment to spend £705 million on border control infrastructure, in preparation for the UK leaving the European customs union and single market, and urges the Government to set aside some of these funds to support efforts to crack down on the importation and supply of counterfeit, unsafe or illegal products and on smuggling., Click for more

6th July, 2020

Media Release: ICCE publishes its recommendations for US-UK Free Trade Agreement

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) today calls for a future US-UK Free Trade Agreement to include specific measures to protect consumers and manufacturers from illegal counterfeit imaging supplies. , Click for more

6th July, 2020

Position Paper: Anti-counterfeit organisation ICCE sets out its position on the US-UK Trade Agreement

As the United States and the United Kingdom have formally started negotiations on a free trade agreement, ICCE shares its recommendations for a U.S.-UK Trade Agreement that addresses Intellectual Property (IP) and e-commerce rules, Click for more

13th May, 2020

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

13th May, 2020

Anti-counterfeit organisation ICCE sets out its position on upcoming Digital Services Act (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

1st May, 2020

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

21st April, 2020

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

18th February, 2020

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

10th February, 2020

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

4th December, 2019

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

22nd November, 2019

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

10th September, 2019

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

5th July, 2019

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

31st March, 2019

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

15th February, 2019

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

3rd February, 2019

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

6th November, 2018

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

4th July, 2018

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

25th June, 2018

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

26th April, 2018

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

11th March, 2018

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

14th February, 2018

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

18th November, 2020

Large purchasing organisations are under increasing risk from counterfeit printing supplies

A drop over the last four years in the number of companies working with a trusted primary supplier and a trend of companies basing their buying policy purely on availability, has led to an increased risk for large corporations and government procurement departments of unwittingly purchasing and using counterfeit products, Click for more

29th October, 2020

ICCE working with local law enforcement to protect African consumers from fake goods

Cooperation between ICCE and local law enforcement agencies in east Africa are meeting with success in the battle to remove counterfeit goods from local markets, which impacts local economies, Click for more

9th September, 2020

ICCE responds to European Commission Consultation on the Digital Services Act (DSA)

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East & Africa (“ICCE”) has now submitted its response to the European Commission consultation on the proposed Digital Services Act (DSA), Click for more

7th September, 2020

European Commission’s consultation on the Digital Services Act package – ICCE position paper, 7 September 2020

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Digital Services Act (DSA) package., Click for more

19 August, 2020

Brother fights counterfeits in Europe

Towards the end of 2019, Brother received several customer complaints and negative reviews on its products sold on marketplace giant Amazon. After months of conducting investigations, Brother discovered a network of counterfeit sellers that led to a highly successful raid operation in conjunction with German authorities in Berlin. , Click for more

31st July, 2020

ICCE urges focus on counterfeit goods as UK announces border checks measures for BREXIT

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) welcomes the UK Government’s recent commitment to spend £705 million on border control infrastructure, in preparation for the UK leaving the European customs union and single market, and urges the Government to set aside some of these funds to support efforts to crack down on the importation and supply of counterfeit, unsafe or illegal products and on smuggling., Click for more

6th July, 2020

Media Release: ICCE publishes its recommendations for US-UK Free Trade Agreement

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) today calls for a future US-UK Free Trade Agreement to include specific measures to protect consumers and manufacturers from illegal counterfeit imaging supplies. , Click for more

6th July, 2020

Position Paper: Anti-counterfeit organisation ICCE sets out its position on the US-UK Trade Agreement

As the United States and the United Kingdom have formally started negotiations on a free trade agreement, ICCE shares its recommendations for a U.S.-UK Trade Agreement that addresses Intellectual Property (IP) and e-commerce rules, Click for more

13th May, 2020

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

13th May, 2020

Anti-counterfeit organisation ICCE sets out its position on upcoming Digital Services Act (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

1st May, 2020

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

21st April, 2020

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

18th February, 2020

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

10th February, 2020

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

4th December, 2019

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

22nd November, 2019

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

10th September, 2019

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

5th July, 2019

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

31st March, 2019

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

15th February, 2019

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

3rd February, 2019

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

6th November, 2018

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

4th July, 2018

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

25th June, 2018

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

26th April, 2018

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

11th March, 2018

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

14th February, 2018

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

18th November, 2020

Large purchasing organisations are under increasing risk from counterfeit printing supplies

A drop over the last four years in the number of companies working with a trusted primary supplier and a trend of companies basing their buying policy purely on availability, has led to an increased risk for large corporations and government procurement departments of unwittingly purchasing and using counterfeit products, Click for more

29th October, 2020

ICCE working with local law enforcement to protect African consumers from fake goods

Cooperation between ICCE and local law enforcement agencies in east Africa are meeting with success in the battle to remove counterfeit goods from local markets, which impacts local economies, Click for more

9th September, 2020

ICCE responds to European Commission Consultation on the Digital Services Act (DSA)

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East & Africa (“ICCE”) has now submitted its response to the European Commission consultation on the proposed Digital Services Act (DSA), Click for more

7th September, 2020

European Commission’s consultation on the Digital Services Act package – ICCE position paper, 7 September 2020

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Digital Services Act (DSA) package., Click for more

19 August, 2020

Brother fights counterfeits in Europe

Towards the end of 2019, Brother received several customer complaints and negative reviews on its products sold on marketplace giant Amazon. After months of conducting investigations, Brother discovered a network of counterfeit sellers that led to a highly successful raid operation in conjunction with German authorities in Berlin. , Click for more

31st July, 2020

ICCE urges focus on counterfeit goods as UK announces border checks measures for BREXIT

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) welcomes the UK Government’s recent commitment to spend £705 million on border control infrastructure, in preparation for the UK leaving the European customs union and single market, and urges the Government to set aside some of these funds to support efforts to crack down on the importation and supply of counterfeit, unsafe or illegal products and on smuggling., Click for more

6th July, 2020

Media Release: ICCE publishes its recommendations for US-UK Free Trade Agreement

The Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE) today calls for a future US-UK Free Trade Agreement to include specific measures to protect consumers and manufacturers from illegal counterfeit imaging supplies. , Click for more

6th July, 2020

Position Paper: Anti-counterfeit organisation ICCE sets out its position on the US-UK Trade Agreement

As the United States and the United Kingdom have formally started negotiations on a free trade agreement, ICCE shares its recommendations for a U.S.-UK Trade Agreement that addresses Intellectual Property (IP) and e-commerce rules, Click for more

13th May, 2020

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

13th May, 2020

Anti-counterfeit organisation ICCE sets out its position on upcoming Digital Services Act (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

1st May, 2020

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

21st April, 2020

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

18th February, 2020

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

10th February, 2020

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

4th December, 2019

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

22nd November, 2019

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

10th September, 2019

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

5th July, 2019

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

31st March, 2019

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

15th February, 2019

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

3rd February, 2019

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

6th November, 2018

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

4th July, 2018

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

25th June, 2018

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

26th April, 2018

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

11th March, 2018

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

14th February, 2018

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

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