THE seizure of fake goods at this year’s Black Isle Show “sends a clear message” to counterfeit sellers that they are not welcome, organisers have said.The comments come after more than 100 counterfeit hoodies, polo shirts and t-shirts were seized by trading standards officers following a complaint.The fake goods seized included knock-offs of popular brands such as Fortnite, Armani, Adidas, Nike, Superdry, Polo and Boss.And investigation into the seizure is on-going.In 2015 the Black Isle Show signed up to the Real Deal markets’ charter, a nationwide initiative that encourages local authority Trading Standards and market operators to work closely together and share information so that local markets, car boot sales remain free from counterfeit goods and are a safe environment in which to shop and trade.The agreement was the first of its kind in the Highlands and the furthest north for the Real Deal Scheme.David MacKenzie, Trading Standards manager at Highland Council, said the seizure showed the initiative was working.“I am delighted that our relationship with the Black Isle Farmers Society through their commitment to the Real Deal Scheme has worked so successfully this year.”In Highland we want to ensure consumers can continue to have a high level of confidence… Read full this story
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