Which products in Ukraine are most frequently counterfeited: advice for consumers
In Ukraine, experts are recording a significant number of counterfeit food products on store shelves. Most often, unscrupulous manufacturers falsify dairy and sausage products. This is becoming a serious problem for consumers who want to buy high-quality and safe goods.
According to experts, the share of counterfeit products varies significantly depending on the product category. In the dairy industry, natural ingredients are often replaced, for example, milk fat with vegetable fat, without indicating this on the label. In sausage products, manufacturers may use lower-quality raw materials or add foreign impurities to reduce the cost of the product.
The main danger is that counterfeit products cannot always be identified by their appearance or price. Often, such products look like original goods from well-known brands. Experts emphasize that consuming counterfeit products can be harmful to health, especially if they contain dangerous additives or components that do not meet quality standards.
To protect themselves, consumers are advised to carefully read the ingredients on labels and pay attention to the expiration date. It is also worth avoiding purchases in questionable places where quality certificates for the goods are missing. If you notice suspicious products, you should report it to the relevant regulatory authorities to prevent the further spread of counterfeits.