Counterfeit alcohol risks related to direct-to-consumer sales
The Center for Alcohol Policy released a report today on the need for states to assess the risks of fake alcohol acquired through online or interstate direct-to-consumer sales in America. Patrick Maroney, the former top Colorado alcohol regulator, says counterfeit or tainted alcohol “poses a far higher risk to public health and safety” than most other fake products found throughout the e-commerce marketplace.
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