Nobody could have failed to notice the fact thatfake commodities have been a grave problem withwhich we are confronted. Fake and shoddy goodsflood the market. Taking a look around, we can findexamples too numerous to list: pirated editions ofbooks and films, food and drinks of poor quality andthe like.
Fake and shoddy goods are bound to generatesevere consequences if we keep turning a blind eyeto them. First and foremost, they directly infringeupon consumers' rights, wasting their money and threatening their health and even lives.Besides, the production and sale of fake goods cause serious losses on the part of honest andlawful producers. Last but not least, the destruction of fake commodities means a grievouswaste of the nation's resources.
In view of the seriousness of this problem, effective measures must be taken beforethings get worse. First, it is essential that laws and regulations be worked out and enforced toban the manufacture and circulation of fake and shoddy goods. Secondly, the public shouldenhance their awareness of identifying and refusing sub-standard commodities. With properlaws and an alert public, it will only be a matter of time for fake and shoddy goods to becomethings of the past. / With these measures taken, it is reasonable for us to believe that theproblem will be solved in the near future.
