GAO Report Finds Agencies Can Improve Efforts to Address Risks Posed by Changing Counterfeits Market

From travel mugs to cosmetics, counterfeit goods harm the U.S. economy and can pose a threat to consumers.

These products can be hard to spot and may be offered online next to authentic goods. For example, manufacturers determined 20 of 47 items we purchased from third-party sellers on popular sites were counterfeit.

Customs and Border Protection leads efforts to stop imported counterfeit goods at the border, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducts investigations.

The Government Accountability Office has recommended that CBP improve evaluations of the effectiveness of its efforts and assess opportunities to enhance information sharing with the private sector.

The full report and recommendations may be read HERE.