When people think of counterfeit products, they envision high-end designers, such as Prada, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Hermes, expensive accessories such as Rolex watches, and expensive fragrances. They also are likely to believe that such counterfeiting is obvious, as it occurs with products sold in “dark alleys” (or on blankets on big city streets) or on very obviously “sketchy” websites.

Originally published in Vitamin Retailer, August 2023.