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15 October 2019AsiaRory O'Neill

Philippines IP office issues warning over fake drugs

The Philippines’ deputy IP chief has warned e-commerce platforms that they could be made liable for the sale of counterfeit goods on their sites under new legislation, amid fears over the spread of counterfeit pharmaceuticals.

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28 October 2019   The National Committee on IP Rights of the Philippines prevented more than PHP455 million worth of counterfeit medicines and personal care products from reaching consumers in the first seven months of this year.
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4 February 2019   The Philippines Food and Drug Administration has issued a closure notice for a company allegedly responsible for producing counterfeit rabies vaccines.


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