European Parliament 21 June 2001, WRITTEN QUESTION E-1817/01 by Giovanni Pittella (PSE) to the Commission. Protection of stamps of origin.

(2002/C 40 E/111) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1817/01 by Giovanni Pittella (PSE) to the Commission (21 June 2001) Subject: Protection of stamps of origin Counterfeiting and pirating of products are a recurrent danger in the world trade system. The trade in products with fake stamps of origin accounts for between 5 % and 7 % of world trade and is worth between € 200 billion and € 300 billion.