CCB books case over fake facewash sold on online marketplace
The Central Crime Branch in India has registered a case against unknown sellers for distributing counterfeit face wash under the name of Nemus Pharmaceuticals. The company raised concerns regarding consumer safety and potential health risks posed by the fake product.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing challenge of e-commerce fraud and the difficulty of maintaining brand integrity and consumer safety in online marketplaces.
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has registered a case after a pharmaceutical company complained that counterfeit versions of its popular face wash were being sold online using its name, manufacturing licence number and packaging details.
The complaint was lodged by Sridhar Kumar Shetty, managing director of Nemus Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. The company’s head office is located in BTM Layout and operates a cosmetic manufacturing unit at Belur Industrial Area in Dharwad. The unit has a manufacturing licence issued by the Karnataka Drugs Control Authority.
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