FRAI presses Centre to escalate counterfeit and illicit trade crackdown across categories

Federation of Retailers Association of India is urging the government to widen enforcement against counterfeits in food, groceries, cosmetics, tobacco and electronics, warning of consumer safety risks and erosion of small retailer margins. FRAI also flagged compliance gaps on quick-commerce platforms.

— Filed Wed, 24 Jun, 2026, 16:49 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Federation of Retailers Association of India urged government to intensify crackdown on counterfeit products and illicit trade across food, groceries, cosmetics, tobacco and electronics, citing risks to consumers and small retailers' livelihoods, and flagged compliance challenges on quick-commerce platforms.