SMCS RISK last week completed a 2 month long research investigation in Vietnam for pharmaceutical company Astra Zeneca. SMCS RISK has been representing Astra Zeneca in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam for over 7 years, focusing on protecting Astra Zeneca’s medicine … Continued
SMCS Risk has been working with brand manufacturers and brand distribution companies in Cambodia since 2006 and has been constantly asked the question – “Are parallel imports illegal in Cambodia and is the current system fair?” A parallel import, often referred … Continued
In another positive step towards complying with International Trademark Standards, the Cambodians Ministry of Commerce has launched an online trademark registration gateway, allowing local and foreign individuals and firms to register their trademarks in Cambodia to protect them against copyright … Continued
In its effort to reduce the amount of illegal medicine being sold in Cambodia, SMCS Risk in cooperation with Cambodian Ministry of Health officials recently conducted another successful operation in Kompong Cham Province. The operation which targeted venues, pharmacies and … Continued
We regularly find counterfeit products and illegally imported products. The problem for most business owners is that it can be a new experience, particularly if you’re just getting started in Asia. What happens next? Who do you turn to? For … Continued
The counterfeiting market has spread into the pharmaceutical and medical industry, we now have an epidemic on our hands. Imagine your teenage son or daughter’s braces were toxic. Imagine an elderly relative’s replacement aortic valve was defective. These are very … Continued
It is difficult to maintain the security and integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain. Fake medicine may range from <10% in a developed market, to more than 30% in South East Asia, or greater than 50% in samples from online … Continued
Patients face considerable risks from fake and illegal pharmaceutical products. The risks are even greater in low and lower-middle income countries, where the rates of illegal medicine are much higher and seem to be getting worse as criminals become increasingly … Continued
Beware the dangers of fake footwear We’ve all seen the oddly shaped, bright coloured clogs donned by many for comfort and convenience. They are ubiquitous in the hot tropics of Asia. Unfortunately, recent testing shows that 60% of counterfeit Crocs … Continued
We regularly find counterfeited or illegally imported products. The problem for most business owners is that it can be a new experience, particularly if you’re just getting started in Asia. What happens next? Who do you turn to? For most, … Continued