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Tougher Penalties For Counterfeiters

June 2008 | Industry News
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Peru has toughened its penalties for those convicted of counterfeit drug offences, demonstrating growing concern about the trade. A bill approved by Peru's Congressional Health Commission allows anyone convicted of selling, storing, packaging or producing substandard medicine to be imprisoned for up to 10 years.