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Peru: Illegal alcoholic beverages generate €76 million in losses for the state

The general manager of the National Society of Industries (SNI), Antonio Castillo, reported that the illegal market for alcoholic beverages in Peru causes an annual fiscal loss of €76 million.

The SNI noted that one in four alcoholic beverages sold in Peru is illegal, meaning they may be adulterated, smuggled, produced illicitly, or unsuitable for human consumption.

The manager offered several recommendations to help consumers identify adulterated or counterfeit drinks. These include: Carefully inspecting labels for inconsistencies in colors, designs, logos, or spelling mistakes, checking caps for signs of tampering and ensuring drinks have their characteristic color and are free from visible impurities.

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