Varna Customs Office has seized 8 616 perfumes imitating the world famous brands NINA RICCI, PACO RABANNE and DOLCE & GABANNA
The officials at the Varna Customs Office seized a large number of counterfeit perfumes during a thorough examination 
of a truck, with Bulgarian license number, traveling from Turkey. During the search the authorities confiscated 8 616 perfumes bearing marks imitating the registered figurative marks NINA RICCI, PACO RABANNE and DOLCE & GABANNA. The truck was transporting other cosmetic products as well, like toilet waters, make-up products, face powders and nail varnishes. The counterfeits were intended for distribution on the Bulgarian market in an attempt to be sold during the holiday season. Observations show that perfumes are the most preferred holiday gifts, and are most often subject to counterfeiting, both, for the territory of Bulgaria and worldwide. In 2010, the Bulgarian customs authorities seized 2 544 533 items of which 12 657 cosmetic products. The authorities warn that apart from the low quality which does not correspond to the consumer’s expectations, fakes usually hide unsuspected risks for the consumer’s health.
Source: Customs Agency
