Anti-Counterfeiting

Through research, knowledge sharing, and partnerships with international organizations, UL Standards & Engagement fights the global threat of counterfeiting to promote a safe, fair, and counterfeit-free world.

By the Numbers

of U.S. consumers had been fooled into buying a counterfeit.


failure rate for counterfeit Apple adapters in a test of 400 samples, conducted by UL Solutions.


counterfeit goods were seized in the U.S. in fiscal year 2022.


of consumers have knowingly purchased a counterfeit product at least once.


Keep reading to find out how ULSE Anti-Counterfeiting is working to make the world safer for you.

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“ULSE Anti-Counterfeiting acts as a neutral convener and objective resource to engage cross-sector stakeholders, practitioners, and experts. We leverage collaborative efforts and collective action to address significant product counterfeiting challenges that impact people, our communities, and our planet.”

Teja Carmody

ULSE Anti-Counterfeiting Program Specialist

As 29% of holiday shoppers have knowingly bought a counterfeit at least once, while (40%) report that they have been deceived into unknowingly buying a counterfeit at least once.

Read the report outlining the health and safety risks counterfeit products pose to intellectual property rights owners, consumers, and governments.

Learn how third-party sellers selling products are harmful to you and your loved ones.

A stack of various lithium-ion batteries sits on a table next to text that reads, “Counterfeit Lithium-ion Cells and Batteries” with a UL Standards & Engagement logo above.

Discover more about how to detect and mitigate the risk of counterfeit cells.

A person installs a green battery into an open smoke detector mounted on a white ceiling.

Learn what to look out for with authentic batteries that perform safely, thanks to extensive safety technology and testing. 

A video screenshot shows various items with green thumbs-up icons: jeans, batteries, a game controller, a charging cable, sneakers, lipstick, and white pills. Subtitle reads, "It could also be a counterfeiter. Setting a trap.

Learn about the risks of counterfeiting online and on social media.

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Technical Committees

Each TC is a diverse group of experts representing a broad range of perspectives and interests, including consumers, manufacturers, regulators, supply chain professionals, and more. 

As a TC member, you will review proposals for new or revised standards and work collaboratively to achieve consensus through balloting in our transparent process.

Stakeholders

Stakeholders can submit, review, and comment on proposals for new standards or revisions to existing standards. While these individuals cannot vote, the TC considers their input during the standards voting process. Since standards affect everyone, all are welcome to participate as stakeholders. Register online through our Collaborative Standards Development System, CSDS.