JASBC Editor's Pick
Illicit and counterfeit alcoholic spirits
Michael A. Bryan and Annie E. Hill explore counterfeit, illicit, and untaxed alcoholic spirits in this JASBC review article. Worldwide, these spirits are responsible for problems with economy, labor, and public health. Estimates of counterfeit spirits range from 25 to 40% of total alcoholic spirits consumed globally. Including knock-on effects, these products cost the EU alone 23,400 lost jobs and at least €3B in lost revenue per year. Read “Worldwide Illicit and Counterfeit Alcoholic Spirits: Problem, Detection, and Prevention” to learn more—open access in volume 82, issue 3 of JASBC.
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