Theme: Empowering Consumers to Combat Counterfeiting and Smuggling

Friday, 10 July 2026|7.00 pm- 07:30 pm

Mark your calendars! Join us on Friday, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM for a thought-provoking Twitter Space session titled “Empowering Consumers to Combat Counterfeiting and Smuggling.” The session will feature Prof Bejon Kumar Misra, Founder, Consumer Online Foundation, his expertise will offer invaluable insights on the critical role consumers play in curbing the growing menace of counterfeit and smuggled products.

This interactive discussion will explore how informed and vigilant consumers can become the first line of defence against illicit trade. The conversation will cover practical ways to identify counterfeit products, make informed purchasing decisions, report suspicious goods, and support a transparent and responsible marketplace. The session will also highlight the importance of consumer awareness, digital literacy, responsible online shopping, and collective action in creating an ecosystem where counterfeiters and smugglers find it increasingly difficult to operate. The participants will gain practical insights into how simple, everyday choices can contribute to protect families, support honest businesses, and strengthen the economy.

Your voice matters—join the conversation, ask questions, and help us build a future free from the menace of smuggled and counterfeit trade.