Counterfeit Pesticides

Summary

Counterfeit Pesticides are chemicals that  are produced and sold without the authority of brand owners.

5 to 7 percent of the EU Crop protection market is counterfeit, leading to a rough estimate of $650 million market.

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Market Value:
$650 Million

Source:  Chemistry & Industry, " Fake pesticides threaten food safety," November 5, 2006,    http://www.chemind.org, Press Release, accessed at: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-11/soci-fpt110206.php (accessed November 6, 2006).