Cambodian authorities have recently busted a large-scale counterfeit spice production facility in the capital city of Phnom Penh, seizing over 30 tons of products bearing the counterfeit “Chef 55” label, along with various machinery and vehicles.
According to the National Police of Cambodia, on August 11, a special task force from the Office of Intellectual Property Crime Prevention of the Economic Police Department, in collaboration with the General Department of Consumer Protection, Competition, and Fraud Prevention (CCF) and local authorities, raided a factory in Phleung Chheh Roteh commune, Kamboul district.
At the scene, the authorities discovered over 30 tons of evidence, including monosodium glutamate, soup powder, and various types of packaging bags and boxes bearing the “Chef 55” label. Additionally, they confiscated 10 machines used in the production process, such as packaging machines, sealing machines, date stamping machines, grinding machines, and several vehicles, including trucks and delivery vans bearing the logo of a Thai company to create a legitimate facade.
Initial investigations revealed that the monosodium glutamate and seasoning powder were smuggled from China and then repackaged in Cambodia with counterfeit “Chef 55” labels, complete with barcodes and manufacturing addresses falsely indicating Thailand as the country of origin. These products had been distributed widely across various markets in Cambodia, misleading consumers into believing they were purchasing genuine Thai products, as stated by the National Police of Cambodia.
The factory was in the process of packaging the goods when the police raid took place. The owner of the factory, Iv Sarin (46 years old, Cambodian nationality), has been accused of falsely declaring the origin of the products. All evidence has been sealed, the production facility has been shut down, and the case file has been transferred to the court for further legal proceedings.
The Cambodian authorities urge businesses to abide by the law and refrain from producing or trading counterfeit goods to protect consumer health and maintain the reputation of legitimate products in the market.
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