Elf Bar: Combating Fake E-cigarettes and Protecting Consumers

Jul.29.2022
Elf Bar, a Chinese disposable e-cigarette brand, has seized over 1 million fake products in recent months.

Chinese disposable e-cigarette brand Elf Bar has uncovered over one million counterfeit e-cigarette products containing its registered trademark in recent months, with many of them being shipped to the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, and Germany.


Elf Bar has consistently collaborated with law enforcement agencies to combat counterfeiting and copyright infringement. In 2022, Elf Bar has assisted law enforcement officials in shutting down over 20 counterfeit production facilities, resulting in the seizure of more than 1 million fake products and unfinished goods.


Victor, General Manager of Elf Bar, has stated that they are actively cooperating with law enforcement agencies to combat counterfeit products and have made good progress so far. As a socially responsible brand, Elf Bar will continue to make efforts to combat fake products and prevent them from entering the market, as they pose a threat to the health and safety of consumers. Additionally, the company is committed to maintaining market order and contributing to the healthy, orderly, and legal development of the industry.


Criminals have even created fake websites that resemble the official Elf Bar website, attempting to confuse and deceive consumers. These actions have caused consumers to receive false information when attempting to verify products. The discovered fake domain names include elfdar.com, elfbar-tech.com, elfba.com, elfbar.link, and elfbar-teoh.com.


Victor, the general manager of Elf Bar, has expressed concern about the growing sophistication of counterfeit factories creating fake websites that resemble the official Elf Bar site. This has the potential to mislead consumers. While Elf Bar has been successful in tracking down these fake sites and shutting them down through domain name arbitration, Victor warns that more of these fake sites may emerge in the future. Consumers need to remain vigilant for the long term.


We have a zero tolerance attitude towards counterfeit products as they not only affect the reputation of Elf Bar but, more importantly, pose significant harm to consumers due to the lack of quality control. Counterfeit products do not meet Elf Bar's quality standards nor the strict regulatory requirements of the target countries.


The company has requested that retailers remain vigilant about this issue and has started providing visual information to its distributors on how to identify counterfeit products.


Victor strongly advises retailers and consumers to verify the authenticity of Elf Bar products by scanning the QR code on the packaging. This code will direct them to the official website, ELFBAR.COM, for verification. If there are suspicions that the purchased products are counterfeit, an email should be sent to legal@elfbar.com to take necessary action.


The company stated that the brand encourages consumers and retailers to assist with their investigation of counterfeit products by providing evidence of suspicious items.


Victor expressed gratitude towards retailers and consumers who take the time to alert them about counterfeit products, as it helps them track down the sources of these fraudulent goods. He stated that by collaborating with law enforcement, supply chain partners, distributors, and retailers, they are confident in their ability to protect consumers from harm caused by counterfeit products.


The company has also launched the #SayNoToFakeELFBAR campaign on social media in an effort to educate consumers about verifying the authenticity of the Elf Bar products they purchase, how to avoid becoming victims of counterfeit products, and what actions to take if they suspect they have purchased a fake product.


Elf Bar's recent actions to crack down on counterfeit goods, its significant achievements, and the CEO's public statements demonstrate that the brand is highly responsible and efficient. Elf Bar actively complies with laws and regulations and protects consumer rights. We hope that other well-known brands in the electronic cigarette industry will follow in Elf Bar's footsteps, contribute to the purification of the industry, fulfill corporate social responsibility, and help promote healthy industry development.


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