Fake Electrical Products Flood Africa
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-2 April 2015- Up to 80% of electrical products in Africa counterfeits imported from Asia led by China according to a recent survey conducted in 11 countries. The five most counterfeit electrical products in order are cables, breakers, sockets, switches and extension cords.
Some of the countries included in the survey were Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Cote D’ Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda. Counterfeits represent 40-80% of the electrical products in the markets. However, local counterfeits are mostly from Tanzania, Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
The survey was conducted by Schneider Electric Group. Tracy Garner, Anti-Counterfeiting Global Manager said that the African electrical market will now progress on the basis of the reality revealed.
She added that there is a real urgent need for action. However, she promised that Schneider Electric is committed to do its best in answering professionals’ demands and expectations expressed in the survey.
(Source - Schneider Electric (http://www.schneider-electric.com)
