Ukraine, Italy to step up fight against counterfeits

The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP) has said Ukraine and Italy will step up the fight against counterfeit Italian products, namely sauces, sparkling wines, and other goods.

Read alsoCabinet settles issue of minimum prices of wine products – economy ministryThe relevant agreement was reached at a meeting of SSUFSCP Head Vladyslava Magaletska and Ambassador of the Italian Republic to Ukraine Pier Francesco Zazo on March 3, as reported by the agency's press service on Thursday.

"This refers to fake Italian products, which are in demand among Ukrainians. In particular, these are sauces, sparkling wines, and some other goods," the report said.

In addition, the sides discussed the issue of control over the safety of non-food products, that is, clothing and footwear, as well as assistance in expanding bilateral trade.

The implementation of a joint project with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), which will deal with agricultural machinery, was also considered at the meeting.

Background

The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection plans to soon analyze the quality of household appliances available on Ukraine's consumer market.